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The Get Into Gaffney Resource Guide

An at your fingertips guide for
Visitors and Residents
Letter from the Mayor........................................................................................2
In Case of Emergency........................................................................................3.
Welcome to the City of Gaffney........................................................................6
. Accommodations..........................................................................................7
. Shopping......................................................................................................7
. Dining..........................................................................................................8
. Helpful.Visitors.Services............................................................................ 11
Churches.......................................................................................................... 12
Cultural Organizations, Galleries & Museums............................................. 16
Libraries & Media Resources.......................................................................... 17
Parks & Recreation.......................................................................................... 18
Educational Resources..................................................................................... 20.
Government
. City.of.Gaffney........................................................................................... 22
. Cherokee.County.Legislative.Delegation................................................... 23
. Cherokee.County.Government.................................................................. 24
Local, State & Federal Services
. Agricultural................................................................................................. 26
. Animal.Protection...................................................................................... 26
. Family.Records........................................................................................... 26
. Health.&.Human.Services......................................................................... 27
. Housing...................................................................................................... 30
. International.Travel.................................................................................... 30
. Judicial.Offices............................................................................................ 31
. Licenses.&.Permits..................................................................................... 32
. Property.Deeds,.Maps.&.Registration........................................................ 32
. SC.Government.Offices............................................................................. 32
. Taxes........................................................................................................... 33
. US.Government.Offices............................................................................. 33
. Utilities....................................................................................................... 33
. Voting......................................................................................................... 34
Community Development & Demographics................................................. 35
Uniquely Gaffney............................................................................................. 44
. History....................................................................................................... 46
. The.Arts...................................................................................................... 53
. Shopping.................................................................................................... 58
. Quality.Living............................................................................................ 61
Maps................................................................................................................. 67

Letter from the Mayor

JAMES R. TAYLOR
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
HENRY L. JOLLY
MAYOR
Council
C. Wayne Ramsey
Thomas R. Reid
S. Bernard Smith
Council
P.O. BOx 2109
Gaffney, South Carolina 29342

Telephone (864) 487-6247
Fax (864) 487-8543
Dennis Ramsey
Boone S. Peeler
Billy Love
Dear.Friends:
.
As. Mayor. of. Gaffney,. I. want. to. thank. you. for. your. interest. in. our. city.. . If. you. are.
visiting,. we. want. to. welcome. you. and. offer. the. wealth. of. information. contained. in. this.
directory.on.our.historic.attractions,.cultural.amenities,.accommodations.and.more.
.
If. you. are. a. newcomer. to. Cherokee. County,. we. hope. this. publication. will. answer.
many.of.your.questions.about.where.to.go.and.whom.to.call.for.everything.from.utilities.to.
entertainment..Even.longtime.residents.will.find.plenty.of.useful.items.such.as.community.
maps,.emergency.numbers.and.addresses.for.local.schools.and.health.care.providers.
.
Whatever. your. reason. for. picking. up. this. resource. guide,. we. hope. you. will. take. a.
moment.to.read.about.our.city.departments...We.are.proud.of.our.employee.retention.rates,.
our.equipment.and.most.importantly,.our.people...Local.crews.for.all.three.utilities.ensure.
prompt.service.at.a.lower.cost...A.history.of.proactive.planning.allows.Gaffney.to.operate.
from.a.position.of.financial.strength...We.make.a.conscious.effort.to.support.our.businesses.
and.guide.development.for.the.benefit.of.those.who.own.and.frequent.them.
.
Our. community. has. a. strong. industrial. base. and. a. thriving. commercial. district. in.
a. peaceful,. small-town. setting..Whether. youre. coming. for. the. weekend. or. stopping. on.
your.way.to.another.destination,.Gaffney.is.one.of.those.small.towns.you.just.have.to.see..
Again,.we.say.welcome.to.our.visitors.and.newcomers,.and.thank.you.to.our.residents.and.
corporate.citizens.
.
Best.regards,
.
.
.
.
.
.
Henry.L..Jolly
Mayor
City.of.Gaffney
Front Row (left to right): Wayne Ramsey, District One, Mayor Henry L. Jolly, and Dennis Ramsey, District Four
Back Row: Thomas R. Reid, District Two, S. Bernard Smith, District Three, Boone S. Peeler, District Five,
and Billy Love, District Six
In Case of Emergency
Telephone Numbers and Services
Emergency911; Emergencia911
Ambulance Service - 911
Cherokee County Communications - 911
Dispatchers (864) 487-2747
Ambulance Service
....Ambu-Star.Ambulance........................................................................... (864).488-1547
....American.TransMed,.Inc......................................................................... (864).487-0911
Animal Control
....City.of.Gaffney.Law.Enforcement-911.................................................. (864).489-8115
....Cherokee.County.Animal.Control.......................................................... (864).487-8529
Crisis Assistance
....Cherokee.Crisis.Help.Line..................................................................... (864).487-4357
Emergency Preparedness
....Cherokee.County.Office.........................................................................(864).4872590.
.......After.Hours.-.911
Fire - 911
....City.of.Gaffney.Fire.Department............................................................ (864).487-8516
....Cherokee.County.Fire.Departments....................................................... (864).487-2747
Hospital.
....Upstate.Carolina.Medical.Center..................................Patient.Services.(864).487-4271
.......1530.North.Limestone.Street.
.......Emergency.-.911
Emergency Law Enforcement - 911
....City.of.Gaffney.Police............................................................................. (864).489-8115
....Cherokee.County.Sheriff s.Department................................................. (864).489-4722
State Law Enforcement
....SC.State.Law.Enforcement.Division.(SLED)........................................ (803).737-9000
US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs.
....International.Parental.Child.Abduction.
....Office.of.Childrens.Issues
....International.Adoption
....Child.Protection.Services

www.travel.state.gov/family.
(202).736-9090
Medical Practitioners
Please.consult.the.local.telephone.directory.for.a.complete.list.of.all.medical.
personnel,.or.contact.Upstate.Carolina.Medical.Center.(864).487-4271.for.a.list.
of.physicians.connected.with.the.hospital.
Pharmacies
....Bi-Lo...........................................................................................(864).489-2541
.......1013.West.Floyd.Baker.Boulevard
....Buford.Street.Drug.Store............................................................(864).488-3036
.......113.West.Buford.Street
....CVS/Pharmacy...........................................................................(864).488-0476
.......229.West.Buford.Street
....Eckerd.Pharmacy........................................................................(864).489-3129
....Medicine.Mart.Pharmacy...........................................................(864).489-5198
.......305.North.Limestone.Street
....Walgreen.Pharmacy.....................................................................(864).902-0253
.
...Wal-Mart.Pharmacy....................................................................(864).489-8704
.......165.Walton.Drive
Protective Services
....SC.Social.Services.Department.of.DSS......................................(864).487-2704.
....Emergency.after.Hours...............................................................(864).487-2747
Vehicle Accident Reports
....City.of.Gaffney.Police.................................................................(864).489-8115
........201.North.Limestone.Street
....Public.Safety.Department.of.SC/SC.Highway.Patrol.
........Emergency.Only.....................................................................(800).768-3676
........Radio.......................................................................................(864).489-3117

YOUR LOCAL
PHYSICIAN
NETWORK
GRASSY POND
FAMILY MEDICINE
GMA GENERAL SURGERY & ENDOSCOPY
Dr. Richard Cutchin
Dr. Maureen Burdett

Dr.Timothy Nelson
1552 N. Limestone St. Suite B
Gaffney, SC 29340
487-0155
517 Chesnee Hwy.

Suite A
Gaffney, SC 29341
487-7655
SWAD FAMILY
MEDICINE
UPSTATE ANESTHESIA SERVICES
Dr. Samuel J. Swad

1506 N. Limestone St.
Suite D
Gaffney, SC 29340
487-4451
Dr. Junaid U. Haq, Dr. Rhett H. Hasell,

Dr. Sharon K. Peek, Olive Linehan, CRNA
Gaffney, SC 29340
487-1547
UPSTATE FOOTCARE
PODIATRIC MEDICINE
& SURGERY
Dr. Hans Blaakman

Suite A
Gaffney, SC 29340
487-FEET (3338)
GAFFNEY MEDICAL
ASSOCIATES
P.O. Box 1359

Gaffney, S.C. 29342
Great Care at a Great Place, Right Here at Home.
489-3286
Welcome
Gaffney
to the City of
City of Gaffney Information & Visitors Center

(864).487-6244
North.Limestone.Street
www.getintogaffney-sc.com

Accommodations
The City of Gaffney wishes to thank all area hotels and restaurants
who contribute to accommodations and hospitality taxes that support
our tourism efforts.
Holiday Inn Express

(864).487-5337
834.Winslow.Avenue
Quality Inn & Suites

(864).487-4200
143.Corona.Drive
Red Roof Inn

(864).206-0200
132.New.Painter.Drive
Super 8 Motel
(864).489-1699
100.Ellis.Ferry.Road
Homestead
Lodge
Jameson.Inn
Jameson Inn
(864).489-0240
101.Stuard.Street
Homestead Lodge Gaffney, LLC

(864).489-7172
136.Peachoid.Road
Shopping
Historic Downtown Gaffney..................................................................... (864).487-6244
....Downtown.Business.Association.of.Gaffney........................................... (864).487-6244
....c/o.Gaffney.Information.&.Visitors.Center
....300.N..Limestone.Street
Prime Outlets Gaffney............................................................................ (864).902-9900
....1.Factory.Shops.Blvd.

Dining
All Star Dog
(864).838-0761
Prime.Outlets.Gaffne
20.Factory.Shops.Blvd.
China Buffet
(864).489-6622
1512.West.Floyd.Baker.Blvd..
(864).487-2211
Prime.Outlets.-.Gaffne
(864).487-0118
1547.West.Floyd.Baker.Blvd.
Cinnabon
Applebees Neighborhood Bar and Grill

Arbys
(864).206-0579
909.Hyatt.St.
Clock Restaurant of Gaffne
(864).487-1212
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
(864).206-0631.
930.Hyatt.Street.
Bennas Sports Club
(864).489-3350
Blimpies
(864).902-8333
165.Walton.Drive
D.J.S Alibi Bar & Grill

(864).487-1825
113.East.Birnie.St.
Bluebay Seafood
(864).206-0027
Daddy Joes
Beach House BBQ & Grill
Bojangles
(864).487-7427
(864).488-0094
Dairy Queen
Brandis Restaurant
(864).487-0196
862.Winslow.Avenue.
(864).487-3433.
1233.North.Limestone.St.
Dominos Pizza
Brannons Seafood
(864).489-4072
125.Walton.Drive.
(864).489-9590
105.Cherokee.Ave..
Great Steak & Potato Co.
Broncos Mexican Restaurant
(864).902-9393
(864).488-3759
Brusters Ice Cream
Hardees
(864).489-4399.
1524.Floyd.Baker.Blvd.
(864).489-9751
120.South.Granard.St.
Burger Kin
Harolds Restaurant
(864).487-5000.
(864).489-9153
Carolinas Chicken & More
Harveys Drive In
(864).487-5152
1505.East.Frederick.St.
(864).489-1925
Central Exchange Caf

(864).480-1948
422.N..Limestone.Street
Hong Kong Express
Petes of Gaffne
(864).487-9290
100.Mills.St.
(864).487-7201
House of Pizza
OF
GAFFNEY
AFFNEY
Pizza Hut
(864).489-0045
1640-B.East.Frederick.St.
(864).487-4767
Jennings Trading Post
Pizza Inn
1503.East.Frederick.Street
(864).489-0244
203.West.Jefferies.St.
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Ruby Tuesdays
(864).489-7011
(864).488-9889
La Fogata Mexican Restaurant
Ryans Family Steakhouse
(864).488-4411
121.Nancy.Creek.Road.
(864).206-0062
Little Caesars
Sagebrush Steakhouse and Saloon
(864).487-2001
(864).487-7350
Long John
Silvers/A & W Root Beer
Sandwich Castle
(864).902-9011
109.Winslow.Ave..
(864).902-0028
508.South.Granard.St.
Lynns Drive-In
Sonic Drive-In
225.Wilkinsville.Road
(864).489-6040
Mabrys
Starbucks Coffee
(864).487-0202
138.East.Birnie.St.
(864).488-1475.
102.Lemmons.Lane
McDonalds
Starmax
(864).487-7440
1501.East.Frederick.St.
(864).489-1515
McDonalds
(864).489-8246
Sticks of Gaffne
(864).902-0044.
Midway at Willards
(864).489-1291
416.Pecan.Street
Sub Station II
(864).489-7827
New Golden China

(864).489-0600
116.Wilkinsville.Rd.
Subwa
(864).487-7886.
918.Hyatt.St.
Outback Steakhouse
(864).902-0026

Super China Buffet
Waffle House
Taco Bell
Wendys
(864).489-1828
(864).487-8761.
(864).902-9929.
(864).489-7556
The Little Moo Dairy Barn
Wok & Roll
(864).489-3343.
201.South.Logan.St.
(864).487-9090.
Prime.Outlets..Gaffney
Thickety Station Grill
Yummies
(864).489-7797.
1204.South.Granard.St..
(864).489-2512.
200.South.Limestone.St.
Villa Pizza
Zaxbys
(864).487-9484
Prime.Outlets..Gaffney
(864).489-9291.
1526.W.Floyd.Baker.Blvd.
Waffle House
(864).487-5562
924.Hyatt.St.
Jameson Inn
A perfect stay every time.
Free.Wireless.Internet
Fitness.Center
Pool
Complimentary.Breakfast
Jameson Inn
GAFFNEY
101.Stuard.Street....864.489.0240....Toll.Free.Reservations.1.800.Jameson..
www.jamesoninns.com
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Helpful Visitors Services

Pet Care
Boarding & Grooming

....Cherokee.County.Boarding.&.Grooming
.......718.South.Granard.Street.................................................................... (864).489-6311
....The.Pet.Connection
.......1640.East.Frederick.Street................................................................... (864).489-7211
Emergency Care & Veterinarians
....Cherokee.Animal.Hospital
.......716.South.Granard.Street.................................................................... (864).489-6591
....Circle.M.Animal.Hospital
.......2921.Union.Highway........................................................................... (864).487-8881
....Gaffney.Animal.Hospital
.......1701.Old.Georgia.Highway................................................................. (864).489-3145
....Piedmont.Animal.Hospital
.......5728.Union.Highway........................................................................... (864).489-8446
Postal & Shipping Services
United States Postal Service

....Gaffney.Main.Post.Office....................................................................... (864).489-7144.
.......1208.West.Floyd.Baker.Blvd......................................Also:.(864).489-7145;.489-1988
....Gaffney.Branch.Post.Office..................................................................... (864).488-3036
....c/o.Buford.Street.Drug.Store.&.Ace.Hardware..113.West.Buford.Street
Federal Express ..................................................................................... (800)-463-3339
UPS c/o.Frame.Depot..1107.West.Floyd.Baker.Blvd.......................... (864).489-0004
..............c/o.Allegra.Print.&.Imaging..602.E..Frederick.St....................... (864).489-1792
Transportation
Airlines & Airports

....Atlanta.Hartsfield.International.Airport................................................. (404).359-4013
....Charlotte.Douglas.International.Airport................................................ (704).359-4013
....Greenville-Spartanburg.International.Airport........................................ (864).877-7426
Bus Lines
....Greyhound.Bus.Lines.............................................................................. (800).231-2222
Car Rentals
...Auto-Save.Car.Rentals............................................................................ (864).487-1221
....Enterprise.Rent-A-Car........................................................................... (864).489-6496
Taxi Cabs
....City.Cab.................................................................................................. (864).489-4800
....Gaffney.Cab.Company............................................................................ (864).489-7001
....Metro.Cab..............................................................................(864).489-8999;.489-1199
Trains
....Amtrak.Train.Reservations....................................................................... (800).US.Rails

Churches
AME-Zion
Concord Baptist Church

(864).489-1820
915.Concord.Road
Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion Church

(864).489-3857
111.Sycamore.Street
Corinth Baptist Church.

(864).489-8489
190.Corinth.Road
Apostolic
Beulah-Israel Apostolic Church, Inc.

(864).487-0637
2569.Overbrook.Drive
Draytonville Baptist Church

(864).489-5815
179.Draytonville.Church.Road
Assemblies of God
Radiant Light Assembly of God

(864).489-1888
207.Winslow.Avenue
East Gaffney Baptist Church.

(864).489-8740
2308.Cherokee.Avenue
Baptist
Ebenezer Baptist Church.

(864).489-0271
241.Ebenezer.Road
Antioch Baptist Church

(864).487-7025
300.Serene.Drive
First Baptist Church.

(864).489-6064
100.East.Floyd.Baker.Boulevard
Bethel Baptist Church.

(864).489-7515
218.Dr..L.M..Rosemond.Lane
Goucher Baptist Church.

(864).489-5969
415.Goucher.Creek.Road
Bethany Baptist Church.

(864).489-8967
215.Wilkinsville.Highway
Gowdeysville Baptist Church.

(864).487-3775
1012.Gowdeysville.Road
Blue Branch Baptist Church.

(864).489-8313
1703.Pacolet.Highway
Grassy Pond Baptist Church.

(864).489-8275
254.Grassy.Pond.Road
Calvary Baptist Church.

(864).487-4318
High Point Baptist Church.

(864).489-5252
504.High.Point.Road
Central Baptist Church.

(864).489-1604
500.East.Montgomery.Street
Indian Hill Baptist Church.

(864).489-2971
135.Leadmine.Street
Cherokee Avenue Baptist Church.

(864).489-2568
805.Cherokee.Avenue
Kirby Memorial Baptist Church.

(864).489-4884
512.Chandler.Drive

Limestone Baptist Church.

(864).489-8391
807.South.Johnson.Street
Southside Baptist Church.

(864).489-6504
204.West.ONeal.Street
Mikes Creek Baptist Church.

(864).489-1507
1317.Ellis.Ferry.Road
Temple Baptist Church.

(864).489-2740
Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church.

(864).489-0543
1809.Old.Post.Road
West End Baptist Church.

(864)489-3123
400.Overbrook.Drive
Mt. Tabor Baptist Church.

(864).487-4888
4799.Wilkinsville.Highway
White Plains.
(864).488-1094
168.Tindall.Mills.Road
Mt. Zion Baptist Church.

(864).487-5559
Union.Highway
Baptist, Free Will
Gaffney Freewill Baptist Church.

(864).489-8900
187.Whelchel.Road
New Mt. Zion Baptist Church.

(864).488-2255
154.Round.Tree.Road
Baptist, Independent
New Hope Baptist Church
(864).487-2270
605.13th.Street
Northside Baptist Church.

(864).489-8077
North.Logan.Street
Open Door Baptist Church.

(864).489-5399
229.Edgewater.Drive
Park Hills Baptist Church.

(864).489-3344
1100.Leadmine.Road
Trinity Baptist Church.

(864).489-1944
907.East.ONeal.Street
Philadelphia Baptist Church.

(864).487-4498
1195.Pacolet.Highway
Baptist, Southern
Providence Baptist Church.

(864).489-8205
822.Providence.Road
Berry Memorial Church.

(864).488-9776
2760.Union.Highway
Shady Grove Baptist Church.

(864).489-5157
712.Green.River.Road
Cherokee Creek Baptist Church.

(864).489-0565
502.Buck.Shoals.Road
Suck Creek Baptist Church.

(864).489-1259
144.Suck.Creek.Church.Road
Christian Heights Baptist Church.

(864).489-1511
605.6th.Street

Episcopal
Faith Baptist Church.

(864).489-9695
246.Ford.Road
Episcopal Church of the Incarnation.

(864).489-6183
308.College.Drive
Freedom Fellowship Baptist Church.

(864).206-0190
164.Northy.Street
Four Square Gospel
Shalom Christian Fellowship Church

(864).489-3636
1012.Beech.St.
Rehoboth Baptist Church.

(864).488-9306
110.Rehoboth.Road
Independent
Rose Hill Baptist Church.

(864).489-0285
Rose.Hill.Park
Life Changers Church.

(864).487-5164
2123.Pacolet.Hwy.
Skull Shoals Baptist Church.

(864).487-0500
460.Skull.Shoals.Road
Jehovahs Witnesses
Gaffney Congregation of
Jehovahs Witnesses.
(864).902-8114
145.Twin.Bridge.Rd.
Catholic
Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

(864).489-9453
403.Vernon.Street
Lutheran
Circle of Grace.
(864).487-9778
Corner.of.College.Dr..&.Griffith.St.
Church of Christ
Marion Avenue Church of Christ.

(864).489-5376
616.Marion.Avenue
St. Pauls Lutheran Church.

(864).497-4638
Church of God
Methodist Episcopal
Church of God.
(864).489-8386
200.Elm.Street
Allen Temple CME Church.

(864).487-7837
105.Peeler.St.
Covenant Christian Center.

(864).487-7522
500.Peachoid.Road
Methodist, Missionary
Miracle Hill Ministries.
(864).488-0376
2027.Henderson.Street
New Harvest Church of God.

(864).489-2113
120.Boiling.Springs.Highway
Methodist, United
Buford Street United Methodist Church.

(864).489-7183
120.East.Buford.Street

Presbyterian, PCA
Dunton United Methodist Church.

(864).489-0731
323.East.Buford.Street
Beech Street Presbyterian Church.

(864).489-2014
1403.Beech.Street
Limestone Street United

Methodist Church.
(864).489-8540
910.North.Limestone.Street
Salem Presbyterian Church.

(864).487-3581
1907.Hickory.Grove.Road
Non-Denominational
Presbyterian, USA
Presbyterian, Evangelical
Limestone Presbyterian Church.

(864).489-6079
South.Limestone.Street
Restoration Church of Gaffney.

(864).489-1755
1905.North.Limestone.Street
Bethesda Presbyterian Church.

(864).489-0062
431.Hetty.Hill.Street
Overbrook Community Church.

(864).487-5551
919.Overbrook.Drive
Salvation Army
Salvation Army Church.

(864).489-2530
601.Colonial.Avenue
Please see the local phone directory for a

list of all churches.
Worship
with us
at the chur ch
of your choi ce.

Cultural Organizations, Galleries & Museums

Cultural Organizations
....Cherokee.County.Arts.Council............................................. (864).489-7151;.489-8621
.......1115.College.Drive
....Cherokee.County.Alliance.of.Visual.Artists...........................................(864).487-6244
.......Gaffney.Information.&.Visitors.Center
....Cherokee.History.&.Preservation.Society,.Inc........................................(864).489-3988
.......301.South.Johnson.St.
....Gaffney.Little.Theatre....................................................... Reservations.(864).489-4589
.......131.East.Robinson.St.
....South.Carolina.Peach.Festival.................................................................(864).489-5716
.......225.South.Limestone.Street
Galleries
....CAVA.Gallery.........................................................................................(864).487-6244
....Gaffney.Information.&.Visitors.Center
....Gaffney.City.Hall.Gallery.......................................................................(864).487-8507
....Gaffney.City.Hall
Museums.
....Cherokee.County.History.and.Arts.Museum.........................................(864).489-3988
.......301.South.Johnson.St.
....Cherokee.County.Veterans.Museum..................................... (864).489-4704;.487-6244
.......200.South.Logan.St.
Theatres
....Gaffney.Little.Theatre....................................................... Reservations.(864).489-4589
.......131.East.Robinson.Street

Libraries & Media Resources

Libraries
Cherokee County Public Library

....Main.Library........................................................................................... (864).487-2711
.......300.East.Rutledge.Avenue
....Blacksburg.Branch.................................................................................. (864).839-2630
.......201.South.Rutherford.Street
Newspapers
....Cherokee.Chronicle................................................................................ (864).488-1016
....Gaffney.Ledger....................................................................................... (864).489-1131
....Blacksburg.Times.(Blacksburg, SC).......................................................... (864).839-2621
....Charlotte.Observer.(Charlotte, NC)........................................................ (704).358-5000
....Greenville.News.(Greenville, SC)...........................................(864).298-4100;.800-5116
....Spartanburg.Herald-Journal.(Spartanburg, SC)....................................... (864).528-4511
....The.State.(Columbia, SC)......................................................................... (800).888-5353
Radio Stations
....WEAC.AM.1500................................................................................... (864).489-9066
....WFGN.AM.1180................................................................................... (864).489-9430
Television Stations
....WRET,.Channel.8.(Spartanburg, SC)...................................................... (864).583-1235

....WBTV,.Channel.3.(Charlotte, NC)......................................................... (704).374-3500.
....WHNS,.Channel.12.(Greenville, SC)...................................................... (864).288-2100
....WLOS,.Channel.13.(Asheville, NC)........................................................ (828).684-1340
....WSOC,.Channel.9..(Charlotte, NC)........................................................ (704).338-9999
....WSPA,.Channel.7.(Greenville, SC)......................................................... (864).576-7777
....WYFF,.Channel.4.(Spartanburg, SC)...................................................... (864).583-0004

Parks & Recreation

Parks
Gaffney Board
of Public Works..................(864).488-8820
Lake.Whelchel.Recreation.Area
(Permits & Reservations required
Take Wilcox Avenue to Boat Landing Rd.
City of Gaffney..................(864).487-6244
(864).487-8507;.487-8510
Azell Robbs Park
....Gaffney.Ave.
City Hall Park
....North.Limestone.St.
John Q. Little Park
....College.Drive
Park Place
....South.Limestone.&.Union.Streets
McCluney Park.
....Hettie.Hill.St.
Skateboard Park at Irene
....Montgomery.St..
Thompson Park
....South.Limestone.&.Union.Streets.
West End Park
....Littlejohn.St..
Cherokee Recreation District

....Schedules.&.
....Cancellations..................(864).487-2732
Cherokee Ford Complex...(864).487-2733
....737.Ford.Rd.
Cherokee Youth Sports.....(864).902-1113
....Babe.Ruth.Baseball........(864).487-2735
....230.Midway.Rd.
Irene Ball Park...................(864).487-2734
....304.West.Montgomery.St.
Irene Pool..........................(864).487-2736
....304.West.Montgomery.St.
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Cherokee County Offices:

217 North Granard St. 626 Chesnee Hwy.
Gaffney, SC 29341
Gaffney, SC 29341
864-488-2265
864-489-9600
207 West Cherokee St.
Blacksburg, SC 29702
864-839-2265
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Parks
National Military Parks

....Cowpens.National
....Battlefield....................... (864).461-2828
....Kings.Mountain.
....National.Military.Park... (864).936-7921
....Overmountain.Victory.Trail
(864).461-2828;.936-7921
Movie Theaters
....Capri.Theater.................. (864).489-4691
.......302.North.Limestone.St.
....Starmax.Gaffney............. (864).489-1515
.......1100.Factory.Shops.Blvd.
Skating
....Skateland.(Indoor Rink).. (864).489-8532
.......102.Ellis.Ferry.Road
....Skateboard.Park.at.Irene
.......304.West.Montgomery.St.
State Parks
....Kings.Mountain.
....State.Park....................... (803).222-3209
YMCA
....Cherokee.County.
....Family.YMCA............... (864).487-7556
.......102.Quarry.Drive
Recreation
Bowling Alleys
....Starmax.Gaffney............. (864).489-1515
Collegiate Sports Events

....Limestone.College......... (864).489-5171
Game Rooms
....13th.Floor...................... (864).489-4691
.......Upstairs.@.the.Capri.Theater
.......302.North.Limestone.St.
....Starmax.Gaffney............. (864).489-1515
High School Sports Events

....Cherokee.County.School.
....District.Office................. (864).902-3500
.......141.Twin.Lakes.Road
Skateboard.Park.@.Irene
Montgomery St..

Educational Resources
Cherokee County School District One
Dr. William (Bill) James, Superintendent
(864).206-2000;.902-3500;.487-0856
141.Twin.Lake.Road;.P..O..Box.460,.Gaffney,.SC.29342
Middle Schools
Primary Schools
....Blacksburg.Primary........ (864).839-1106
.......1010.East.Cherokee.Street
.......Blacksburg
....Blacksburg.Middle......... (864).839-6476
.......101.London.Street
.......Blacksburg
....Ewing.Middle................ (864).489-3176
.......171.East.Junior.High.School.Road
....Gaffney.Middle.............. (864).902-3630
.......805.East.Frederick.Street
....Granard.Middle............. (864).489-6833
.......815.West.Rutledge.Avenue
Elementary Schools
....Alma............................... (864).489-4742
.......213.Alma.Street
....B.D..Lee......................... (864).489-5748
.......401.Overbrook.Drive
.......Blacksburg................... (864).839-2362
....402.Hardin.Drive
.......Blacksburg
....Corinth........................... (864).489-2163
.......128.Corinth.Road
....Draytonville.................... (864).487-1240
.......2373.Wilkinsville.Highway
....Goucher.......................... (864).487-1246
.......604.Goucher.Road
....Grassy.Pond.................... (864).487-1256
.......1146.Boiling.Springs.Highway
....Limestone-Central......... (864).487-1249
....727.Pacolet.Highway
.......Luther.Vaughan........... (864).489-2424
....192.Vaughan.Road
....Mary.Bramlett................ (864).489-2831
.......301.Spruce.Street
....Northwest....................... (864).487-1243
.......840.Green.River.Road.
High Schools
....Blacksburg.High............. (864).839-6371
.......201.Ramseur.Street
.......Blacksburg
....Gaffney.High................. (864).902-3600
.......149.Twin.Lakes.Road
Adult & Alternative Education
....Limestone.Learning.Center... (864).487-7152
.......130.Leadmine.Rd.
....Adult.Education.Program.. (864).487-1235..
.....Cherokee.Alternative.Program.. (864).902-3597
Technical Schools
Cherokee.Technology.Ctr..... (864).489-3191
.......3206.Cherokee.Avenue
Childrens School Resources
Private & Parochial Schools
....Childcare.Resource.&
....Referral.of.Upstate.SC
....Success.By.6................... (864).467-4800
....Communities.in.Schools.
....of.Cherokee.County....... (864).902-9904
.......210.South.Limestone.Street.
....Gaffney.Christian
....Academy......................... (864).489-3123
....Heritage.Christian
....School............................. (864).489-0788
.......4279.Cherokee.Avenue
....The.Village.School.
....of.Gaffney....................... (864).487-5080
Colleges
....Limestone.College......... (864).489-5171
....Spartanburg.Community.College
....Cherokee.Co..Campus.... (864).488-3026
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Gaffney City Government

Gaffney City Council
The.Honorable.Henry.L..Jolly,.Mayor
The.Honorable.C..Wayne.Ramsey,.Dist. 1
The.Honorable.Thomas.R..Reid,.Dist. 2
The.Honorable.S..Bernard.Smith,.Mayor.Pro.Tem,.Dist. 3
The.Honorable.Dennis.Ramsey,.Dist. 4
The.Honorable.Boone.S..Peeler,.Dist. 5
The.Honorable.Billy.Love,.Dist. 6
James R. Taylor, Administrator.............................. (864).487-6247;.FAX.(864).487-8543

....P..O..Box.2109
....201.North.Limestone.Street
....Gaffney,.SC.29342-2109
Offices & Departments
Animal Control................................................................................Emergency.-.Dial.911
....Business.(864).489-8115
Community Development......................................................................... (864).487-8500
......Building.&.Zoning.Permits
......Business.Licenses
......Cemeteries
......Engineering
Finance....................................................................................................... (864).487-8505
Fire Department
......Business................................................................................................. (864).487-8516.
Gaffney Information & Visitors Center................................................... (864).487-6244
Municipal Court........................................................................................ (864).489-8115.
......Municipal.Judges................................................................................... (864).487-8524
Police
......Business................................................................................................. (864).489-8115.
Public Works Department......................................................................... (864).487-8510
....503.West.Rutledge.Avenue
......Streets.Division
......Sanitation.Department.
Taxes........................................................................................................... (864).487-8505

Cherokee County Legislative Delegation

The Honorable Harvey S. Peeler,.Senator, District 14
.
Email.Address:.med@scsenate.org.
Gaffney.Address:
.
213.Gressette.Building.
P..O..Box.742
.
Columbia,.SC.29202.
Gaffney,.SC.29342-0742
.
(803).212-6430.
(864).489-1108.Business
The Honorable Dennis Moss,.Representative District 29
.
Email.Address:.MossD@schouse.org.
Gaffney.Address:
.
422A.Blatt.Building.
306.Silver.Circle.
.
Columbia,.SC.29211.
Gaffney,.SC.29340
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(803).734-3074.
(864).761-6353
The Honorable Olin R. Phillips,.Representative District 30

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Email.Address:.ORP@schouse.org.
Gaffney.Address:
.
304C.Blatt.Building.
P..O..Box.206. .
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.
Columbia,.SC.29211.
Gaffney,.SC.29342-0206
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(803).734-2958.
(864).489-6738.Business.
The Honorable Lanny Littlejohn,.Representative District 33

.
Email.Address:.LFL@schouse.org.
Pacolet.Address:.
.
534.Blatt.Building.
210.Deerwood.Drive. .
.
Columbia,.SC.29211.
Pacolet,.SC.29372
.
(803).734-3141.
(864).706-5565.Business
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.. www.cherokeechamber.org

Cherokee County Government

Cherokee County Council
The.Honorable.Rufus.Foster,.Jr.,.Dist.1,.Vice Chm. The.Honorable.Charles.Mathis,.Dist. 5

The.Honorable.Bailey.Humphries,.Dist. 2
The.Honorable.Hoke.Parris,.Chm.,.Dist. 6
The.Honorable.Quay.Little,.Dist. 3
The.Honorable.James.Batchler,.Dist. 7
The.Honorable.Tim.Spencer,.Dist. 4
Ben Clary, Interim Administrator.......................... (864).487-2560;.FAX.(864).487-2594
....P..O..Box.3136
....Gaffney,.SC.29340-3136
Offices & Departments
Animal Control................. (864).487-8529

....300.Yale.Street
Animal Shelter.................. (864).487-2758
....300.Yale.Street
Auditor.............................. (864).487-2543
....Cherokee.County.Court.House
....East.Floyd.Baker.Blvd.
Building Inspectors........... (864).487-2561
....127.East.Floyd.Baker.Boulevard
Circuit Court Judge........... (864).487-2581
....East.Floyd.Baker.Boulevard
Clerk of Court................... (864).487-2571
Code Enforcement............ (864).487-8529
Communications/911....... (864).487-2743.
...122.Administrative.Drive
...Dispatchers...................... (864).487-2747
Coroner.............................. (864).487-6225
....312.East.Frederick.Street
County Council................. (864).487-2562
Delinquent Tax Collector.(864).487-6521
Development Board.......... (864).488-3026
....Campus.Drive
Emergency Preparedness.. (864).487-2590
Family Court Judge........... (864).487-2568
......Support......................... (864).487-2577
Finance.............................. (864).487-2777
Fire Department
....Business.......................... (864).487-2747
Landfill.............................. (864).487-2537
....192.Lemuels.Road
.......Supervisor.................... (864).902-8436
Peachtree Center............... (864).487-2717
Personnel........................... (864).487-2795
Pollution Officer............... (864).487-8529
Public Works Department:
....FAX.Line....................... (864).487-2744
....Roads.&.Bridges............ (864).487-2536
....Supervisor....................... (864).487-2756
....Solid.Waste.&
....Garbage.Disposal........... (864).487-8545
Recreation Department.... (864).489-6036
....570.Twin.Bridge.Road.
......Schedule.&.Cancelation.(864).487-2732
......Cherokee.Ford.Com..... (864).487-2733
......Cherokee.Youth.Com... (864).902-1113.
Recycling Center............... (864).487-2760
....1602.Overbrook.Drive
Sheriff s Department.
.......Business....................... (864).489-4722.
Soil & Water Con.............. (864).489-7150
....1252.Overbrook.Drive
Street Addressing/911....... (864).487-2718
Tax Assessor...................... (864).487-2552
Treasurer............................ (864).487-2551
Veterans Affairs................. (864).487-2579

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Local/State & Federal Services

Agricultural Services
....Clemson.University.Extension.Service,.Cherokee.County.Office........... (864).4893141
........1252.Overbrook.Drive.
.........4-H.Youth.Program,.County.Agent,.Home.Economist.
....United.States.Department.of.Agriculture,.Cherokee.County.Office...... (864).489-7150
.........Natural.Resources.Conservation.District,.Cherokee.Soil.&.Water.Conservation
.........Farm.Service.Agency,.Rural.Development.
Animal Protection
....Humane.Society.of.Cherokee.County.................................................... (864).487-4757
....Project.Zero............................................................................................. (864).490-2799
Family Records
....Cherokee.County.Clerk.of.Court............................................................ (864).487-2571
.......Cherokee.County.Courthouse
.......East.Floyd.Baker.Boulevard
....Cherokee.County.Public.Library
.......300.East.Rutledge.Avenue
.......Genealogy.Room.................................................................................. (864).487-2711
100% Pharmacy
Specializing in
Prescriptions
OTC Products
Medical Supplies
Medicine Mart
305 North Limestone Street
Gaffney, South Carolina
864-489-5198
Monday - Friday
10 am-6 pm
Saturday
10 am-1 pm
Health & Human Services
Childrens Organizations & Services

....Boys.&.Girls.Clubs.of.the.Upstate.......................................................... (864).489-3472
........201.Pecan.Street
....Cherokee.Community.Training.Home................................................... (864).487-9837
........511.Winchester.Drive
....Cherokee.Childrens.Home,.Inc............................................................... (864).487-0177
........215.Allison.Drive
....Cherokee.County.Family.Court.
........Cherokee.County.Court.House.
........East.Floyd.Baker.Blvd............................................................Support.(864).487-2577
Family.Court.Judges.(864).487-2568
....Cherokee.County.Mental.Health.Association........................................ (864).487-2710
........125.East.Robinson.Street
..........Branch.Office.................................................................................... (864).488-1386.
..........Childrens.Services............................................................................. (864).487-2709.
....Cherokee.Pregnancy.Center.................................................................... (864).489-9939
....Juvenile.Justice.Department.of.SC,.Cherokee.County.Office................. (864).4872564
........312.East.Frederick.Street..
....South.Carolina.Health.Department,.Cherokee.County.Office............... (864).487-2705
........400.South.Logan.Street
..........Home.Health.Services...................................................................... (864).487-2702
..........WIC.Project...................................................................................... (864).487-2701
Family Services
....American.Red.Cross.of.Cherokee.County.............................................. (864).489-6066
....Cherokee.County.Commission.on.Alcohol.&.Drug.Abuse.................... (864).487-2721
........201.West.Montgomery.Street
....Cherokee.County.Disabilities.&.Special.Needs.Board........................... (864).487-4190
........959.East.ONeal.Street
....Cherokee.County.Health.Department............... Home.Health.Services.(864).487-2705.
....Cherokee.County.Homeless.Coalition.................................................... (864).488-1009
........401.New.Street
....Cherokee.County.Literacy.Society.......................................................... (864).487-2707
........409.West.Buford.Street
....Cherokee.County.Meals.on.Wheels....................................................... (864).487-2730
........403.West.Montgomery.Street
....Cherokee.County.Mental.Retardation.................................................... (864).489-1384
........959.East.ONeal.Street
....Cherokee.County.Suicide.Intervention.Center....................................... (864).487-4357
........302.South.Limestone.Street
....Disabled.American.Veterans,.Chapter.54................................................ (864).489-7345
........1101.South.Granard.Street

....Gaffney.Soup.Kitchen............................................................................. (864).902-9390
........119.East.Birnie.Street
....Harbor.of.Hope....................................................................................... (864).488-0376
........227.Henderson.Street
....PeachCenter.Ministries........................................................................... (864).489-2549
....SC.Department.of.Social.Services.......................................................... (864).487-2704
...........Emergency........................................................................................ (864).487-2747..
....SC.Department.of.Vocational.Rehabilitation......................................... (864).489-9954
........364.Huntington.Road
...........Rehabilitation.Center....................................................................... (864).489-3306.
......SC.Employment.Security.Commission.
....Gaffney.Workforce.Center...................................................................... (864).489-3112
........133.Wilmac.Road
....SC.Health.&.Environmental.Control
....Cherokee.County.Home.Health.Services............................................... (864).487-2702.
....SC.Health.&.Human.Services.Department........................................... (888).549-0820.
..........Medicaid.Administrative.Offices....................................................... (803).898-2500.
....SC.Mental.Health.Dept..of.Cherokee.County....................................... (864).487-2710.
........125.East.Robinson.Street
..........Branch.Office.................................................................................... (864).488-1386
..........New.Horizons................................................................................... (864).487-2713
..........Weekends.&.Holidays....................................................................... (800).422-1368.
....US.Department.of.State,.Bureau.of.Consular.Affairs.
........Office.of.American.Citizen.Services................................................... (888).407-4747
........and.Crisis.Management....................................................www.travel.state.gov/family
....US.Social.Security.Administration.......................................................... (800).772-1213.
........Spartanburg,.SC.Office....................................................................... (864).583-8223.
..........140.Magnolia.Street.
....United.Way.of.Cherokee.County............................................................ (864).489-6170
.........508.West.Buford.Street
....Workforce.Investment.Board.................................................................. (864).596-2199
........Spartanburg,.SC.Office
........102.Commerce.Street
Senior Citizens Organizations & Services
....Senior.Centers.of.Cherokee.County,.Inc................................................. (864).487-2726
........499.West.Rutledge.Avenue
..........Nutrition.&.Activities....................................................................... (864).487-2725
..........Red.Hat.Society................................................................................ (864).487-2726
..........The.Judy.Trail.................................................................................... (864).487-2725
..........Transportation.&.Services................................................................. (864).489-3868

....Bethel.Senior.Day.Care........................................................................... (864).489-7552
........218.West.Dr..Martin.Luther.King.Lane
....Brookview.Healthcare.Center................................................................. (864).489-3101
........510.Thompson.Street.
....Magnolias.of.Gaffney.............................................................................. (864).206-0006
........223.Tiffany.Park
....PeachTree.Center,.LTC.Facility.............................................................. (864).487-2717
Veterans Organizations & Services
....American.Legion.Post.201
........Dr..Martin.Luther.King.Drive
....American.Legion.Post.109
........South.Logan.Street
....Cherokee.County.Veterans.Affairs.Office............................................... (864).487-2579
....Cherokee.County.Veterans.Museum..................................... (864).489-4704;.487-6244
....Disabled.American.Veterans.Chapter.54................................................ (864).489-7345
........South.Granard.Street
....Marine.Corps.League.Detachment.54.................................................... (864).489-7345
........South.Granard.Street
....Veterans.of.Foreign.Wars.
........Post.10431
............Dr..Martin.Luther.King.Street
........Post.3447............................................................................................. (864).489-7345
............South.Granard
Welcome to Gaffney, SC,

the home of Southern hospitality.
I hope you enjoy your stay with us.
Rep. olIn R. phIllIps
South Carolina House of Representatives
District #30 - Cherokee County
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Please Note: We have tried to provide a sample of services and amenities of interest to visitors and residents.
Unfortunately we could not locate, contact or list all business and organizations. If you would like to place an ad,
listing or article in the next issue, please contact the Gaffney Information & Visitors Center at 864-487-6244.

Housing
Gaffney Housing Authority....................................................................... (864).489-3193

....125.Beltline.Road
Cherokee County Board of REALTORS, Inc. ...................................... (864).489-0408

....302.South.Limestone.Street
Habitat for Humanity................................................................................ (864).488-1444
....100.Railroad.Avenue
Home Builders Association of Cherokee County . .................................. (864).487-5529

International Travel Service
International Travel
....Bureau.of.Consular.Affairs...................................................................... (202).647-5225
....U.S..Department.of.State....................................................... www.travel.state.gov/travel
Overseas Citizens Services
....U.S..Department.of.State....................................................... www.travel.state.gov/travel
Passports
....Cherokee.County.Clerk.of.Court............................................................ (864).487-2571
.......Cherokee.County.Court.House
Visas
....U.S..Department.of.State..........................................................www.travel.state.gov/visa
Welcome to Gaffney!
Rep. lanny F. lIttleJohn
South Carolina House of Representatives

District #33 - Cherokee & Spartanburg Counties
Blatt Building

0 Deerwood Drive
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Judicial Offices
Cherokee County Family Court................................................................ (864).487-2568

....The.Honorable.Wesley.L..Brown
Child Support............................................................................................ (864).487-2577
Circuit Court Judge.................................................................................... (864).487-2581
....East.Floyd.Baker.Blouvard
Clerk of Court Cherokee County.............................................................. (864).487-2571
Gaffney Municipal Judges......................................................................... (864).489-8115
.......The.Honorable.Wade.S..Weatherford,.III
.......The.Honorable.Usha.Bridges
.......The.Honorable.Kaye.Seals.
Juvenile Justice Department of SC.
....Cherokee.County.................................................................................... (864).4872564
.......312.East.Frederick.Street..
Magistrate - Gaffney ................................................................................. (864).487-2533
.......The.Honorable.Robert.B..Howell,.Chief.Magistrate
.......The.Honorable.Franklin.E..Crocker.
Probate Judge............................................................................................. (864).487-2583
.......The.Honorable.Joshua.L..Queen.
Public Defender(s)..................................................................................... (864).487-6201
....310-B-1.North.Limestone.Street
.......The.Honorable.Thomas.A..Shealy.
.......The.Honorable.Don.A..Thompson
SC Probation Parole & Pardon Services Department
....Cherokee.County.Office......................................................................... (864).489-4568
....312.East.Frederick.Street.
Solicitors Office......................................................................................... (864).487-2576

....East.Floyd.Baker.Boulevard.
.......The.Honorable.Trey.Gowdey

Licenses and Permits
Building & Zoning Permits & Business Licenses

....City.of.Gaffney.Community.Development............................................. (864).487-8500
....Cherokee.County.Building.Inspections.................................................. (864).487-2562
.......127.East.Floyd.Baker.Boulevard
Drivers Licenses & Motor Vehicle Registration
....SC.Department.of.Motor.Vehicles......................................................... (864).488-1386
.......451.Hyatt.Street
Marriage Licenses
....Cherokee.County.Probate.Judge............................................................. (864).487-2589
SC State Professional Licenses
....South.Carolina.Department.of.Labor,.Licensing.and.Regulation........... (803).896-4400
....Columbia,.SC
Property Deeds, Maps & Registration
Cherokee County Clerk of Court.............................................................. (864).487-2571

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Cherokee County Assessors Office........................................................... (864).487-2552
South Carolina Government Offices
The Honorable Marshall (Mark) Clement Sanford, Jr., Governor

....Governors.Mansion
.......800.Richland.Street
.......Columbia,.SC.29201
South Carolina State House...................................................................... (803).734-2100
....P..O..Box.12267
....Columbia,.SC.29211............................ www.scstatehouse.net/cgi-bin/zipcodesearch.exe
South Carolina State Office Directory Assistance................................... (803).8960000

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Taxes
Local Taxes
....Gaffney.City.Taxes.................................................................................. (864).487-8505
....Cherokee.County.Tax.Assessor............................................................... (864).487-2552
....Cherokee.County.Delinquent.Tax.Collector........................................... (864).487-6521
Internal Revenue Service
....Federal.Tax.Forms................................................................................... (800).829-3676
....Automated.Recorded.Tax.&.Automated.Tax.Refund.Information......... (800).829-4477
....Federal.Tax.Information.......................................................................... (800).829-1040
....Assistance.for.the.Deaf............................................................................ (800).829-4059
....Problem.Resolution................................................................................. (800).829-1040
South Carolina State Taxes
....South.Carolina.Department.of.Revenue................................................. (800).768-3676
United States Federal Government Offices
....The.Honorable.George.W..Bush,.President
.......600.Pennsylvania.Avenue.NW
.......Washington,.DC.20500
....The.White.House.Switchboard............................................................... (202).456-1414
.......Comments............................................................................................ (202).456-1111
.......FAX...................................................................................................... (202).456-2461
.......TTY/TDD.Comments........................................................................ (202).456-6213.
.......Visitors.Office...................................................................................... (202).456-2121
.......www.whitehouse.gov/government/independent-agencies.html
Utilities
Cable TV
....Charter.Communications........................................................................ (800).955-7766
Electrical Service
...Gaffney.Board.of.Public.Works.
.......210.East.Frederick.Street
.........Customer.Service.&.Billing............................................................... (864).488-8820
.........24.Hour.Information.......................................................................... (864).488-8800
....Broad.River.Electrical.Cooperative......................................................... (864).489-5737
.......811.Hamrick.Street
....Duke.Energy.Company
.......24.Hour.Customer.Service................................................................... (800).777-9898
.......Business.and.Industry.Service.............................................................. (800).653-5307
.......Power.Outages..................................................................................... (800).769-3766

Natural Gas
....Piedmont.Natural.Gas.
.......North.Logan.Street
..........Customer.Service............................................................................. .(800).752-7504
..........Leaks.&.Emergencies........................................................................ (800).356-2593..
Sewer
....Gaffney.Board.of.Public.Works
........210.East.Frederick.Street
...........Customer.Service.&.Billing............................................................. (864).488-8820
...........24.Hr..Information........................................................................... (864).488-8800
Telephone
BellSouth.Telephone.Service
New Service:
.......Residential............................................................................................ (888).757-6500
.......Business................................................................................................ (866).620-6000.
.......Repairs.................................................................................................. (877).737-2478
.......Billing................................................................................................... (888).757-6300
.......Local.Payment.Center.......................................................................... (864).489-1241
.......c/o.Foster.Rentals..1742.North.Limestone.Street.
Directories:
.......Residential............................................................................................ (888).757-6500
.......Business................................................................................................ (866).620-6000
Online.@.www.bellsouth.com/phonebook.
Cellular Phone Service
....Please.check.the.local.telephone.directory.for.a.list.of.cellular.service.providers.
Trash Removal & Garbage Pick Up
....City.of.Gaffney.
....Public.Works.Department....................................................................... (864).487-8510
Water
....Gaffney.Board.of.Public.Works
......210.East.Frederick.Street
........Customer.Service.&.Billing................................................................ (864).488-8820
........24.Hr..Information.............................................................................. (864).488-8800
Votin
....SC.State.Election.Commission............................................................... (864).487-2559
......118.Administrative.Drive..
....SC.Voter.Registration............................................................................. (864).487-2563
......1434.North.Limestone.Street

Community Development & Demographics
GaffneyYour Business Partner

A Partner That Protects
. The.average.response.time.for.the.Gaffney.Police.Department.
was.just.over.three.minutes.last.year..An.Officer.can.arrive.at.any.
destination.within.the.city.limits.in.five.minutes.or.less.
. Gaffneys.police.force.is.well.qualified.and.experienced..Thanks.in.
part.to.a.study.performed.by.the.Appalachian.Council.of.Governments.
in.1998,.city.employees.earn.competitive.salaries-.one.explanation.for.
an.excellent.retention.rate.
. Training.is.a.perpetual.activity.for.Gaffneys.officers,.the.department.
seeks.government.grants.and.devotes.a.portion.of.its.own.budget.to.
education..Crime.prevention.is.a.focus,.along.with.classes.that.range.
from.advanced.firearm.safety.to.credit.card.fraud..Our.officers.are.eager.
to.learn.and.to.share.their.insight.with.the.business.community..The.
department.has.offered.free.sessions.on.self-defense,.workplace.violence,.shoplifting.and.
other.topics.to.local.businesses..
A Partner That Preserves
. The.Gaffney.Fire.Department.holds.a.Class.Four.Insurance.Rating.
. The.Department.has.no.difficulty.maintaining.a.full.staff.and.has.its.own.platform.
truck,.as.well.as.up-to-date.engines.and.equipment.
. A.new.substation.was.constructed.in.2001.and.
there.are.plans.for.additional.sites.in.the.works.
. A.Recent.Success.Story:.The.Gaffney.Fire.
Dept..responded.to.a.call.from.a.two.million.
square-foot.manufacturing.facility.that.had.been.
hit.by.lighting..Only.minimal.damage.occurred.in.
the.massive.facility.that.had.five.furnaces.inside..
. SIDE NOTE:.City.Businesses.depend.on.the.
Gaffney.Police.Department.to.see.that.their.
buildings.are.secure..When.opening.shops.in.the.morning,.owners.
often.find.courtesy.calling.cards.that.let.them.know.an.officer.has.
gone.out.of.his.way.to.check.that.property..
A Partner That Provides
. The.Gaffney.Board.of.Public.Works.(BPW).is.a.model.of.proactive.planning.
. A.25kV.electric.utility.system.supplied.by.three.substations.ensures.reliability.of.service.
and.minimal.outages..Unlike.other.service.providers,.the.City.of.Gaffney.employs.local.
crews.for.all.three.utilities:.Electricity,.Water,.and.Wastewater.Treatment..One.advantage.
of.having.more.employees.per.capita.is.a.guaranteed.30-minute.response.time.on.
weekends.and.evenings.or.the.service.technicians.are.not.paid!
. Tap.fees.for.water.and.sewer.connections.are.generally.half.the.price.charged.by.other.

service.providers,.and.significant.savings.are.available.
on.rates.
. The.water.division.has.the.capacity.to.expand.and.
accommodate.nearly.twice.its.typical.daily.peak,.while.
the.wastewater.treatment.plants.are.being.expanded.
to.handle.four.million.gallons.more.than.the.current.
demand..
. Gaffneys.utility.systems.are.financially.sound..Each.
one.operates.independently,.unlike.some.systems.
Prime Outlet Mall is a shining example of
that.depend.on.revenues.from.the.electric.utility.
the citys willingness to serve the business
to.subsidize.either.its.counterparts.or.the.general.
community. Twenty-five years ago, the city
fund..After.all.costs.are.covered,.the.BPW.transfers.
undertook a long-range plan that poised
city utility systems for growth on I-85.
a.significant.sum.to.the.city.each.year.as.a.return.on.
Mall developers chose annexation and
investment.for.citizens..
benefited from traditional services, as well
. The.citys.supply.of.power.is.not.subject.to.
as free educational sessions led by the Police
fluctuations.in.market.price.as.Gaffney.is.one.of.ten.
Department for retail employees.
cities.belonging.to.the.Piedmont.Municipal.Power.
Agency..Together,.the.cities.own.25.percent.of.the.Catawba.Nuclear.Plant.
. In.addition.to.traditional.municipal.services,..Gaffney.is.exploring.future.options,.
such.as.an.existing.fiber.optic.network,.for.the.possibility.of.enhancing.value.for.their.
customers.
. The.City.of.Gaffney.enjoys.a.true.partnership.with.the.businesses.located.within.
its.geographical.limits..Our.employees.are.here.to.provide.the.support.you.need.and.
expect..Serving.you.is.not.a.job.performed.in.exchange.for.taxes,.fees.and.salaries..It.is.a.
comfortable,.unspoken.acknowledgement.that.your.business.and.your.community.work.
together.
. We.are.not.afraid.to.invest.in.ourselves.or.in.you..Our.infrastructure.is.a.testament.to.
visionary.planning.by.former.leaders..Many.cities.lay.claim.to.strategic.plans,.but.ours.is.a.
way.of.life..We.are.committed.to.our.goals,.yet.flexible.as.we.translate.them.to.action..
. Today,.our.city.has.the.same.spirit.of.entrepreneurship,.tempered.by.deliberate.
development.strategies.and.sound.financial.management..In.Gaffney,.your.business.will.
be.protected,.but.not.restricted.
. We.invite.you.to.tell.us.what.you.need.from.a.business.partner.
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Community Development Resources

City of Gaffney Administrator................................................................... (864).487-6247
City of Gaffney Community Development Department......................... (864).487-8500
City of Gaffney Information & Visitors Center....................................... (864).487-6244
....North.Limestone.Street
Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce................................................ (864).489-5721
....225.South.Limestone.Street
Cherokee County Development Board..................................................... (864).488-3026
....Campus.Drive.
SC Employment Security Commission............. Gaffney Workforce Center.(864).489-3112
....133.Wilmac.Road
. The.City.of.Gaffney.is.located.on.the.Golden.Corridor.of.Interstate.85,.
approximately.50.miles.south.of.Charlotte,.North.Carolina,.and.50.miles.north.of.
Greenville,.South.Carolina,.and.on.a.direct.route.to.Atlanta,.Georgia..The.City.of.Gaffney.
provides.its.residents.with.a.desirable.small.hometown.atmosphere,.yet.all.the.amenities.
provided.by.larger.cities.are.within.an.easy.hours.drive.
. Gaffney.is.served.by.Spartanburg-Greenville.International.Airport.and.Charlotte
Douglas.International.Airport.and.by.a.number.of.major.land.and.air.shipping.
companies.
. The.annual.average.temperature.for.the.City.of.Gaffney.and.Cherokee.County.is.60..
The.annual.average.rainfall.is.approximately.40.
Major Employers
Cherokee.County.School.District.
Freightliner.Custom.Chassis.Corp.
Hamrick.Industries
Hamrick.Mills
Milliken.&.Company.
(Magnolia Finishing Plant)
Nestle.Frozen.Food.Company
Newark
Prime.Outlets.at.Gaffney
Sanders.Bros
Springfield,.LLC
The.Timken.Company
Upstate.Carolina.Medical.Center
Many other smaller corporations, service companies, independently-owned stores, and shops
provide employment for the community.

Demographics
Cherokee County, SC..Gaffney,.SC
populatIon..TOTAL POPULATION, 1990 & 2000
City.of.Gaffney.
Cherokee.County.
Upstate.Region.
State.
.
1990
2000
13,149.
44,506.
1,063,372.
3,699,943.
12,968
52,537
1,220,542
4,012,012.
.
.
5,304
3,335
6,935.
5,730.
19.
59.
4.
129.
92.
53.5%
44.2%
0.1%
0.4%
<.0.1%
0.1%
0.7%
households & FamIlIes, 2000
Number.of.Households.
Number.of.Families.
populatIon by Race, 2000
White.
Black.
Amer..Indian/Alaska.Native.
Asian.
Hawaiian/Pacific.Islander.
Some.other.Race.
Two.or.More.Races.
populatIon by age, 2000
Under.Age.5.
Age.5.to.9.
Age.10.to.14.
Age.15.to.19.
Age.20.to.34.
Age.35.to.44.
Age.45.to.54.
Age.55.to.64.
Age.65+.
6.2%
6.5%
6.6%
7.7%
19.9%
13.0%
13.4%
9.1%
17.6%
hIghest educatIonal
attaInment, age 25+, 2000
Less.than.9th.Grade.
9th.to.12th.Grade,.No.Diploma.
High.School.Graduate.Only.
Some.College,.No.Degree.
Associate.Degree.Only.
Bachelors.Degree.Only.
Graduate.or.Professional.Degree.
12.2%
17.6%
36.1%
13.3%
3.7%
10.5%
6.6%.
housIng
Characteristics.of.Housing,.2000
Total.Number.of.Housing.Units.
5,765
Total.Number.of.Occupied.Units. 5,304
Percentage.of.Owner-Occupied.
60.7%
Percentage.of.Renter-Occupied.
39.3%.
.
.
Income
Income,.1999.
1999
Per.Capita.Income.
$17,775
Median.Household.Income.
$29,480
Median.Family.Income.
$38,449
Percent.w/.Income.Below.Poverty. 16.2%
*Source: US Bureau of the Census
*Source of Population Data: US Census Bureau

Peeler Family MOO-ves Forward
. Peeler.is.a.familiar.name.in.state.
politics,.but.regardless.of.party.preference,.
thousands.of.Upstate.residents.look.for.the.
name.on.the.label.of.their.favorite.milk.
. The.Peelers.have.a.long.history.in.the.
beef.and.dairy.industries,.and.in.recent.
years,.they.have.offered.their.well
known.products.in.convenient.and.novel.
dispensers.known.as.Vend-A-MOOs..
South.Carolina.Sen..Harvey.Peeler.
developed.the.concept.in.2002,.and.today,.
his.sons,.Smith.and.Boone,.oversee.the.
drive-up.dispensers.that.Gaffney.residents.
have.come.to.love..For.the.going.price.
of.three.dollars,.customers.receive.a.gallon.of.whole,.low-fat.or.skim.milk.from.the.
automated.machines-without.having.to.get.out.of.the.car.
. Its.kind.of.like.an.ATM.for.milk,.Smith.said,.adding.that.the.machines.have.
receptacles.for.dollar.bills.and.may.eventually.accept.credit.and.debit.cards.
. Although.the.Vend-A-MOO.idea.is.humorous.in.a.way,.Smith.said.it.is.a.viable.leg.
of.the.family.business..Customers.enjoy.the.convenience.of.fresh.milk.without.having.to.
wait.in.lines..The.Peelers.call.the.vending.machines.the.modern.answer.to.home.delivery..
. Peeler.Milk.is.currently.available.at.Lil.Cricket.convenience.stores.and.at.Vend-A
MOOs.on.Leadmine.Road,.Floyd.
Baker.Boulevard.and.Grassy.Pond.Road.
in.Gaffney..There.are.also.machines.in.
Blacksburg.and.in.Spartanburg.County.
.
In.addition.to.the.guarantee.of.cold,.
fresh.milk,.Vend-A-MOO.patrons.also.
get.an.actual.moo.from.the.machines.
during.transactions..For.those.who.
love.the.sound,.Smith.offered.a.tip..
The.position.of.the.skim.milk.in.the.
machines.causes.a.longer.moo.during.
vending..
DENNIS MOSS
MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
District No. 29
cherokee-chester-York couNties
422-A BLATT BUILDING
COLUMBIA, SC 29211
BUS. (803) 734-3073
306 SILVER CIRCLE

GAFFNEY, SC 29340
RES. (864) 487-2121
E-mail: MossD@schouse.org

The Peachoid
. Recognized.around.the.world.as.The.
Million.Gallon.Peach,.the.Peachoid.
was.built.in.1981.to.store.the.City.of.
Gaffneys.water.supply...Located.on.I-85.
in.Gaffney,.the.Peachoid.is.a.landmark.
not.only.for.Gaffney,.but.also.for.
those.traveling.the.Golden.Corridor.
between.Charlotte,.North.Carolina.and.
Greenville,.South.Carolina.
. The.state.of.South.Carolina.actually.
produces.more.peaches.than.Georgia,.
and.Gaffney.and.surrounding.Cherokee.
County.produces.one.of.the.largest.
peach.crops.in.the.state...Gaffney.is.
also.home.to.the.South.Carolina.Peach.
Festival.which.celebrated.its.30th.
anniversary.in.2006..
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Uniquely Gaffney
Welcome,
Visitors
Are you into History, the Arts,

Shopping and Quality Life?
Then we have something
for you in
Gaffney!
INTO HISTORY?
. Many.towns.use.the.word.historic.to.attract.visitors,.but.true.historians.need.no.label.
to.recognize.Gaffney.
.Cowpens.National.Battlefield.commemorates.January.17,.
1781,.the.day.Daniel.Morgan.led.unwavering.Continental.
soldiers.to.victory.over.British.forces,.Kings.Mountain.
National.Military.Park.marks.another.poignant.victory..The.
October.7,.1780.battle.demolished.the.left.wing.portion.of.
General.Cornwalliss.army.and.prevented.the.British.from.
advancing.into.North.Carolina..Both.sites.stage.reenactments,.
er but.visitors.are.welcome.to.view.the.
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grounds.and.visitors.centers.year.
. Limestone.College.was.founded.around.1845,.and.several.
buildings.on.its.campus,.including.the.beautiful.Winnie.Davis.
Hall,.are.listed.on.the.National.Registry.of.Historic.Places..Prior.
to.becoming.a.college,.the.original.buildings.served.as.a.world
renown.hotel,.accommodating.visitors.from.around.the.world.
who.would.come.there.to.relax.and.to.bath.in.the.waters.of.the.
limestone.springs.that.are.on.the.property..Recently,.the.college.
renovated.these.historic.Limestone.Springs,.adding.a.fountain.and.
landscaping.the.ground.on.which.they.sit..The.old.quarry.on.the.
campus.provided.limestone.for.many.uses.throughout.the.years,.and.
a.stone.from.this.quarry,.engraved.with.the.coat.of.arms.of.the.state.of.South.Carolina,.
represents.the.state.in.the.construction.of.the.Washington.Monument.
INTO THE ARTS?
. Gaffney.Little.Theatre,.Cherokee.Alliance.of.Visual.
Artists,.Cherokee.County.Arts.Council,.and.Limestone.
College.provide.a.wealth.of.entertainment.for.residents.and.
visitors..Theatre.performances,.art.exhibits,.and.concerts.
run.throughout.the.year,.and.offer.something.of.interest.for.
everyone.regardless.of.age.or.perspective.
. Limestone.College.is.truly.an.artistic.community.unto.itself..
Students,.faculty.and.guest.artists.in.music,.theatre,.and.dance.offer.recitals,.
performances.and.shows.that.are.inexpensive.and.open.to.the.public.
. The.arts.will.continue.to.grow.and.to.be.a.part.of.Gaffneys.heritage..There.are.plans.for.
the.construction.of.a.Performing.Arts.Center.that.will.be.located.in.Downtown.Gaffney..
The.Center.will.be.the.new.home.of.Gaffney.Little.Theatre,.and.will.provide.space.for.
community.meetings,.receptions.and.other.events.

INTO SHOPPING?
. Get.into.Gaffney.for.your.shopping.pleasure..The.stores.at.Gaffney.Prime.Outlets,.
Hamricks,.Inc.,.Belks,.Wal-Mart,.Freds,.the.antique.shops.and.specialty.stores.of.
Historic.Downtown.Gaffney,.and.a.multitude.of.other.retail.businesses.offer.a.variety.of.
shopping.opportunities.for.everything.from.shoes.to.clothing.to.jewelry,.china.and.silver,.
fine.art,.flowers,.home.accessories.and.furniture,.to.a.piece.of.Gaffney.memorabilia..If.you.
are.looking.of.that.special.item,.Gaffney.has.it!
www.Getintogaffney-sc.com
Get.into.Gaffney.and.all.the.City.of.Gaffney.has.to.offer.through.the.citys.website.
dedicated.to.bringing.visitors.and.residents.the.latest.on.community.events,.festivals,.
meetings,.and.news...Here.you.will.also.find.information.about.our.citys.history,.and.
links.to.our.city.government.website,.www.cityofgaffney-sc.gov.and.links.to.local.cultural.
organizations.and.national.parks..A.community.calendar.is.updated.daily.with.all.the.
important.happenings.around.town.so.that.you.can.Get into Gaffney.
0IECES FROM THE 0AST

ANTIQUES
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History in the Making

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A Walking Tour Through Gaffneys Three Nationally

Certified Historic Districts
The.City.of.Gaffney.has.traditionally.been.recognized.for.two.
things:.an.ionic.1,000,000-gallon.water.tank.known.as.the.
Peachoid,.and.two.nearby.Revolutionary.War.landmarks,.Cowpens.
National.Battlefield.and.Kings.Mountain.National.Military.Park..
Gaffney.is.also.part.of.the.Over.Mountain.Victory.Trail..These.days,.
visitors.have.another.beacon.that.calls.from.I-85:.Prime.Outlets,.or.
the.yellow.mall..Travelers.have.joked.about.the.wars.and.stores.of.
Gaffney,.but.there.are.worse.ways.to.gain.fame.
.
In.reality,.Gaffney.is.relatively.small.(population.approximately.
13,000).and.forward-thinking.community.that.is.worthy.of.a.detour.
from.the.Golden.Corridor.between.Greenville,.South.Carolina.
and.Charlotte,.North.Carolina..The.city.prides.itself.on.delivering.
excellent.service.for.minimal.tax.dollars,.yet.the.municipality.is.active.in.commercial.
and.downtown.development,.beautification,.the.arts,.and.recreation..There.are.plenty.of.
new.attractions,.but.Gaffneys.history.is.not.to.be.denied..This.Bicentennial.City.(which.
celebrated.its.anniversary.in.2004).boasts.three.nationally.certified.historic.districts,.each.
containing.beautiful.architecture,.picturesque.scenery,.and.reminders.of.the.significant.
role.Gaffney.played.in.our.nations.history..
Commercial Historic District
Approximately.1.2.miles
More than 30 buildings in this district were built before 1930 and remain true to form.
. Beginning.in.the.First.Baptist.Church.parking.lot.at.the.corner.of.Limestone.Street.
and.Floyd.Baker.Boulevard,.turn.left.onto.North.Limestone.Street..The.Carnegie.Free.
Library,.the.memorial.to.veterans.of.World.War.I,.World.
War.II,.and.the.Vietnam.War,.as.well.as.the.gravesite.of.
Revolutionary.War.hero,.Colonel.James.Williams,.will.be.
on.your.left.beside.the.First.Baptist.Church.
. Travel.North.Limestone.Street,.past.historic.commercial.
buildings.to.the.intersection.of.Rail.Road.Avenue..Turn.
around.and.travel.south.on.North.Limestone.Street..Turn.
right.onto.Frederick.Street..The.former.U.S..Post.Office.
building.will.be.on.your.right.at.the.corner.of.Frederick.
and.Granard.Streets.(1.block)..Retrace.your.steps.back.to.North.Limestone.Street.and.
travel.south.to.Floyd.Baker.Boulevard.to.the.First.Baptist.Church.parking.lot.where.you.
started..From.there.you.can.take.West.Floyd.Baker.Boulevard.to.the.First.Baptist.Church.
parking.lot.where.you.started..From.there.you.can.take.West.Floyd.Baker.Boulevard.to.
the.corner.of.Logan.Street.where.you.will.soon.see.the.Michael.Gaffney.Cemetery.on.
your.right.(2.blocks)..Also.from.the.First.Baptist.Church.parking.lot,.you.can.go.east.on.
Floyd.Baker.Boulevard.to.view.the.Cherokee.County.Courthouse.
. From.this.same.parking.lot,.travel.South.onto.Limestone.Street.to.Buford.Street.(1.
block)..To.your.right.on.Buford.Street.will.be.the.Confederate.Monument..To.your.left.
will.be.a.monument.marking.an.original.survey.point.used.to.lay.out.the.citys.streets..
Continue.south.on.South.Limestone.Street.to.the.corner.of.Montgomery.Avenue..

The.Cherokee.County.Chamber.of.Commerce.will.be.to.your.left.at.the.corner.of.
Montgomery.Avenue.and.Limestone.Street..On.your.right.you.will.see.the.T-Bridge,.
a.rare.design.which.allowed.easy.access.over.the.railroad.tracks.when.long.freight.and.
passenger.trains.came.through.Gaffney..Two.blocks.back.to.the.north.on.Limestone.
Street.at.Floyd.Baker.Boulevard.will.be.the.First.Baptist.Church.parking.lot.
. Throughout.the.district,.look.for.signs.of.Neoclassical.Revival.architecture.which.
is.marked.by.an.orderly,.symmetrical.style.ad.the.large,.arched.openings.of.the.Italian.
Renaissance.Revival.and.Art.Deco.from.the.1970s.
Residential Historic District
. Begin.your.walking.tour.of.the.historic.residential.
area.by.parking.at.the.Cherokee.County.Library..Be.sure.
to.check.out.the.Genealogy.Room..From.the.library,.
travel.west.on.Rutledge.Avenue.to.Limestone.Street.
or.north.on.Johnson.Street..South.Limestone.Street,.
College.Drive,.Fairview.Avenue,.and.Johnson,.Petty,.and.
Jefferies.Streets.all.provide.excellent.examples.of.historic.
residential.architecture.
. If.you.choose.to.take.Rutledge.Avenue.west.to.
Limestone.Street,.turn.left.at.South.Limestone..
As.you.travel.down.Limestone.you.will.see.many.
attractive.homes,.and.will.come.to.Thompson.Park,.
an.excellent.stopping.point.on.your.tour,.providing.
playground.for.children.
. At.the.corner.of.College.Drive.and.Johnson.
Street,.you.will.find.a.special.spot.to.rest.during.
your.walking.tour..This.is.the.center.of.Gaffneys.
Old.Field..Prior.to.the.Civil.War,.a.racetrack.stood.in.this.area,.and.some.of.the.best.and.
fastest.horses.ran.here..Later,.this.became.muster.grounds.for.military.troops.
. The.Residential.Historic.District.merges.with.both.the.Commercial.Historic.District.
and.the.Limestone.Springs.Historic.District..Many.of.the.homes.in.the.Residential.
District.were.constructed.between.1837.and.1840..Look.for.Italian.and.Dutch.influences.
alongside.traditional.Queen.Anne.Cottages.and.American.Foursquares.
Limestone Springs Historic District
. Just.prior.to.the.entrance.of.Limestone.Springs.Historic.District.is.Oakland.Cemetery,.
a.burial.site.that.predates.the.Civil.War..Many.land.planners.call.this.an.example.of.
funeral.art.due.to.the.elaborate.gravestones.in.some.areas.
. The.Limestone.tour.begins.at.the.Limestone.College.parking.lot.on.Griffith.Street..
From.here.you.can.walk.across.the.street.to.the.Limestone.College.campus.to.view.the.
beautiful.historic.buildings.and.Lake.Limestone..Curtis.Administration.Building.is.an.
example.of.Neoclassical.Revival.architecture.which.was.added.to.the.old.Limestone.
Springs.Hotel.building.in.1899..Walk.back.across.the.street.(east).to.the.corner.of.
Griffith.and.ONeal.Street..The.site.of.the.former.Limestone.Springs.will.be.on.your.left..
As.you.leave.the.parking.lot,.you.may.want.to.drive.by.the.springs.and.on.to.the.historic.
Trinity.Church.on.your.right..From.here.you.can.turn.around.and.travel.back.through.the.
Historic.Residential.District.

Cabin Makes Permanent Tribute to Citys History
The Gaffney Bicentennial Commission created a permanent tribute to the citys rich history in 2006 with a replica of
founder Michael Gaffneys log cabin home. The charming structure sits on Limestone Street adjacent to the Visitors
Center, and is available to school groups and visitors for tours.
Cherokee.County.naturally.is.associated.with.the.Native.
Americans.who.inhabited.the.area.before.the.arrival.of.the.
settlers.in.the.mid-1700s..However,.the.Scots-Irish..most.
notably.Michael.Gaffney.of.Granard,.Ireland,.had.a.major.
impact.on.the.development.of.the.eponymous.city.
. Gaffney.passed.his.21st.birthday.on.the.high.seas.headed.
for.America..Dean.Ross,.a.descendant.of.Gaffney.and.
an.unofficial.but.revered.local.historian.said.his.famous.
relative.likely.fled.his.homeland.because.he.was.on.the.
wrong.side.of.the.fight.between.his.people.and.the.British..
Most.probably,.the.Gaffneys.of.Granard.in.Longford.were.victims.of.the.twin.
burdens.of.rent.and.tithe..Amid.the.life.of.English.rule,.rumors.of.massacres,.and.
explosive.and.troubled.times,.young.Gaffney.set.sail.on.the.Snow.Palace.on.July.
31,.1797,.for.a.new.life.in.a.new.world.
. After.a.stay.on.what.later.became.New.Yorks.Wall.Street.a.close.call.with.
Yellow.Fever.in.Charleston,.he.looked.toward.the.Upstate..Charleston.which.had.
developed.into.one.of.the.nations.trade.centers.by.the.turn.of.the.19th.Century..

Exports.shipped.from.the.port.city.were.
valued.at.six.million.dollars,.and.settlers.from.
the.Piedmont.area.of.the.state.were.supplying.
many.of.the.goods.with.wagons.from.the.
Upcountry.hauling.heavy.items.to.Charleston.
and.returning.with.imported.items..This.
encouraged.merchants.like.Gaffney.to.
establish.trading.posts.in.the.Upstate.
.
Gaffney.chose.as.the.site.of.his.new.
enterprise.a.spot.alongside.an.Indian.trail.leading.from.Virginia.to.Georgia..This.
trail.which.passed.near.Kings.Mountain.was.made.a.public.highway.after.the.
Revolutionary.War.and.became.a.much.traveled.wagon.road..There.was.another.
thoroughfare.known.as.the.Mills.Gap.Road,.which.had.been.partly.opened.
up.before.the.Revolutionary.War,.that.extended.from.beyond.the.Blue.Ridge.
Mountains.of.Tennessee.to.Charleston..By.the.beginning.of.the.19th.Century,.this.
road.was.much.traveled..It.was.at.the.crossing.of.the.two.roads.that.Gaffney.built.
his.tavern.and.store..
. Gaffney.took.Mary.Smith.as.his.bride.on.July.21,.1803..They.married.near.
Smiths.Ford.on.the.Broad.River.and.built.a.log.home.about.eighty.feet.to.the.
west.of.the.present.railroad..In.comparison.to.the.cabins.built.by.others.in.the.
Upcountry,.the.structure.erected.by.Gaffney.was.
substantial..It.was.strong.enough.to.stand.the.test.
of.time.and.natures.violence.
. The.logs.were.hearty.indeed,.as.24.of.them.
survived.poor.and.varied.storage.conditions.over.
the.years..Some.of.them.were.eventually.used.
in.another.replica.that.was.built.at.the.Gaffney.
family.gravesite.adjacent.to.downtown.in.the.
1960s..However,.persistent.complaints.from.
neighbors.and.acts.of.vandalism.led.to.the.cabins.bulldozing.in.1966..Still,.24.
of.the.original.logs.survived.further.storage.before.finally.being.rescued.from.a.
landfill.by.local.resident.Anthony.Hopper..Those.logs.are.now.part.of.the.replica.
which.is.true.to.the.size.of.the.original.cabin..Gaffney.added.on.to.the.sides.and.
created.an.upper.floor.on.his.cabin.as.his.nine.children.came.along,.but.todays.
version.accurately.depicts.the.house.shortly.after.construction.
. Several.accounts.exist.which.relate.that.Gaffneys.tavern.did.a.brisk.business..
Often.his.sleeping.facilities.were.filled.to.over-flowing.and.men.were.quartered.
in.the.attic.of.his.living.quarters..The.site.of.the.store.and.tavern.was.known.for.
a.number.of.years.as.Gaffneys.Cross.Roads,.later.as.Gaffneys.Old.Field.and.
still.later.as.Gaffney..Here.Gaffney.lived.a.good.life.for.many.years.engaged.
in.operating.the.tavern,.selling.goods,.and.farming..Ross.called.his.ancestor.

a.definite.leader,.noting.that.S.C..Governor.Pinckney.
commissioned.him.to.form.a.militia.during.the.War.of.1812..
Gaffney.had.a.substantial.library.at.the.time.of.his.death,.
and.although.little.is.known.of.his.religion,.a.writer.with.the.
initials.T.C..,.thought.to.be.Limestone.
College.founder.and.minister.Thomas.
Curtis,.said.he.had.never.seen.anyone.
of.stronger.faith.than.Gaffney.
. The.remains.of.Michael.Gaffney.lie.
in.the.family.cemetery.which.is.located.
at.the.intersection.of.Logan.Street.and.
Floyd.Baker.Boulevard..His.tombstone.
bears.the.following.inscription:.Michael.Gaffney,.born.in.
the.town.of.Granard,.Longford,.Ireland,.September.29,.
1775,.died.September.6,.1854..He.was.a.man.of.unusually.
strong.mind...Strength.of.appetite.and.passion.were.its.
natural.features...After.a.life.of.many.trials.considerable.worldly.success.and.long.
continued.struggles.with.the.sins.and.evils.of.the.world.around,.he.died.a.well.
established.member.of.the.Providence.Baptist.Church.of.this.neighborhood.and.
with.the.triumph.of.faith.on.his.lips.
Some historical information provided by The Journal of Michael Gaffney with a historical introduction and notes
by Dr. Ronald G. Killion (deceased) and Dr. Bobby G. Moss
Fun for all at the dedication ceremony
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The Cherokee Historical and

Preservation Society, Inc..was.formed.in.1969.by.
members.of.the.community.who.feared.that.progress.was.destroying.
the.distinctive.beauty.of.Cherokee.County..The.group.also.sought.
to.save.and.share.as.much.of.the.countys.rich.historical.heritage.as.
possible..Through.the.years,.the.organization.has.grown.in.size.and.
scope..Although.development.has.taken.its.toll,.CHAPS,.Inc..currently.works.with.other.
organizations.throughout.the.county.to.collect,.preserve,.present,.and.interpret.regional.
history.and.the.arts.for.the.education,.enrichment,.and.enjoyment.of.present.and.future.
generations.of.all.ages..Now.housed.in.the.Cherokee.County.History.and.Arts.Museum,.
on.the.historic.mustering.grounds.of.the.South.Carolina.militia,.CHAPS,.
Inc..has.the.ability.to.enrich.community.life.through.educational.and.
cultural.outreach.programs..Nearing.its.fortieth.anniversary,.the.Cherokee.
Historical.and.Preservation.Society,.Inc..enters.the.twenty-first.century.
with.the.mission.to.bring.a.new.spirit.to.
Cherokee.County.by.sharing.its.history.and.
preserving.its.past..
.More.information.can.be.obtained.at.www.
cherokeecountyhistory.org.
Cherokee County History And Arts Museum

. In.1969,.the.Cherokee.Historical.
and.Preservation.Society,.Inc..was.
formed.in.order.to.save.and.share.
the.rich.heritage.of.Cherokee.
County..One.of.its.goals.was.to.
establish.a.history.museum,.as.the.
county.was.the.only.one.in.the.state.
not.to.have.a.museum.dedicated.to.
its.history..Over.thirty.years.later,.
that.goal.has.been.achieved..The.
Cherokee.County.History.and.Arts.
Museum,.located.at.301.South.
Johnson.Street.in.Gaffney,.S.C..
opens.in.December.2007..Located.on.the.historic.mustering.
grounds.of.the.S.C..militia,.at.the.site.of.Cherokee.Countys.
first.school,.the.museum.will.interpret.regional.history.from.
prehistory.to.today,.as.well.as.provide.a.space.for.local.artists.to.
display.their.work..Special.programming.will.also.be.provided.
in.the.arts.and.historical.education.will.be.a.top.priority..Meeting.room.space.will.also.
be.available,.ranging.from.intimate,.small.settings,.up.to.a.200.seat.auditorium.for.larger.
gatherings..
. More.information.can.be.obtained.at.www.cherokeecountyhistory.org

Cherokee County
Veterans Museum
. Dedicated.on.July.12,.1992,.the.Cherokee.
County.Veterans.Museum.now.houses.over.
500.artifacts.and.pieces.of.memorabilia.
representing.American.military.history.from.
the.Revolutionary.War.to.the.present.War.
on.Terrorism.and.todays.battles.in.Iraq.and.
Afghanistan.
. In.addition.to.the.comprehensive.collection.
of.memorabilia.and.artifacts,.the.museum.
also.offers.the.opportunity.to.view.a.military.
helicopter.and.a.military.trainer,.and.picnic.
grounds.for.those.who.wish.to.come.to.the.
museum.to.reflect.upon.the.sacrifices.made.by.
themselves,.their.families,.and.by.others.in.the.
great.conflicts.of.Americas.military.history..
. The.museum,.which.is.located.at.200.South.
Logan.Street,.is.open.each.Saturday,.9:00.am.
.11:00.am.and.each.Sunday,.2:00.pm..4:00.
pm..Tours.of.the.museum.can.be.arranged.on.
weekdays.by.prior.appointment.for.schools,.
churches,.civic,.and.other.groups.
. The.Cherokee.County.Veterans.Museum.is.
sponsored.by.the.American.Legion.Post.109..
For.more.information.regarding.the.museum,.or.
to.arrange.an.appointment.to.tour.the.museum,.
please.contact.American.Legion.Post.109,.
P..O..Box.8001,.Gaffney,.South.Carolina.29342,.
(864).489-4704.or.call.the.Gaffney.Information.
&.Visitors.Center.at.(864).487-6244.

Painting the Town

.Cultural Amenities Will Anchor
Gaffneys Growing Center
.
Visual.arts.are.downtown,.in.town,.and.around.
town!.Seventy-eight.identified.artists.reside.in.Cherokee.
County,.and.in.2005,.they.formed.an.interactive.organization.for.
exhibiting.and.selling.their.work.in.Gaffneys.Downtown.historic.district..The.
Cherokee.County.Alliance.of.Visual.Artists.(CAVA).offers.the.community.and.its.
visitors.cultural.experiences.through.gallery.shows.and.sales,.programs,.and.hands
on.activities..This.colorful.organizations.efforts.
complement.the.communitys.many.scheduled.
yearlong.cultural.programs..
.
The.impetus.to.develop.a.local.gallery.actually.
began.a.few.years.ago.with.a.group.of.community.
leaders.who.had.visited.and.studied.similar.
showrooms.in.other.cities..Limestone.College.
Professor.Andy.Cox.remarked.on.the.number.of.
artists.in.the.Cherokee.County.area.who.flocked.
to.early.meetings.
.
We.had.no.idea.there.were.this.many.
talented.people.in.the.area,.and.once.we.found.out,.this.effort.has.gained.
momentum.steadily.from.there,.Cox.said.
.
.After.several.organizational.meetings.coordinated.by.city.employee.and.Visitors.
Center.staff.member.Pat.Throneburg,.the.group.pulled.out.less.delicate.paint.brushes.
and.tools.than.are.typical.for.them.and.transformed.Throneburgs.cement-walled.
storage.room.into.a.banquet.room.and.art.gallery.for.a.summer.event..Since.then,.a.
steady.stream.of.local.residents.and.visitors.have.viewed.a.wide.variety.of.exhibits.and.
are.cheering.for.the.fledgling.group.to.find.a.permanent.home.in.the.Downtown.
.
We.were.very.lucky.to.have.the.cooperation.of.city.officials,..said.painter.
Charlotte.Brown.
.
But.according.to.local.officials,.
the.talented.group.had.more.than.luck.
on.its.side..City.Administrator.James.
Taylor.reported.that.the.city.has.put.
more.than.$2.million.into.infrastructure,.
parking.lots.and.streetscaping.over.the.
last.10.years..A.new.City.Hall.building.
and.government.complex.anchors.
one.end.of.the.Downtown,.marking.
a.gateway.from.the.citys.nationally.

certified.Commercial.Historic.District.and.its.Residential.and.Limestone.Springs.
Districts..The.City.is.also.working.with.the.towns.Little.Theatre.group.to.take.ownership.
of.a.donated.building.and.renovate.it.for.use.as.a.performing.arts.facility.for.that.group,.
additional.community.groups.and.out-of-town.entertainers.
.
There.is.so.much.development.going.on.along.I-85,.and.along.the.corridors.that.
come.into.town..We.are.proud.of.the.way.we.have.managed.some.of.the.projects.with.
major.retailers,.and.were.even.more.pleased.that.the.development.is.bringing.tourists.and.
visitors.all.the.way.into.the.heart.of.the.city,.Taylor.said.
.
Gaffney.Mayor.Henry.Jolly.noted.that.the.city.has.actively.used.Accommodations.
Tax.funds.earmarked.for.tourism.to.get.in.on.the.states.number.one.industry..The.Get.
into.Gaffney.campaign.touts.area.historic.sites.and.shopping.venues,.while.detailing.a.
responsive.government,.educational.and.health.care.amenities.and.general.quality.of.life.
.
We.started.the.campaign.in.order.to.build.name.recognition.for.Gaffney.because.
we.knew.that.through.good.planning..and.by.sheer.virtue.of.our.location.on.I-85.
development.was.coming.our.way..Gaffney.is.in.a.position.to.enjoy.growth.now.and.the.
performing.and.visual.arts.will.certainly.be.a.key.part.of.it.for.downtown,.Jolly.said.
.
The.visual.artists.continue.to.organize.with.the.goal.of.having.a.permanent.physical.
location.in.Downtown.Gaffney..They.dream.of.a.space.with.two.or.three.separate.
galleries,.a.sales.shop,.an.office,.storage.space,.a.meeting/reception.room,.and.space.for.
demonstrations/classes.
.
As.of.late.2006,.CAVA.is.located.in.the.Visitors.Center.at.300.N..Limestone.Street..
Call.(864).487-6244.for.details.on.current.and.upcoming.events.
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Gaffney Little Theatre Plays Artistic Role
. Gaffney.Little.Theatre.(GLT).is.in.its.thirty-eighth.year.of.offering.quality.productions.
to.its.members.and.the.surrounding.community..It.sprang.from.a.relationship.that.began.
many.years.ago.with.Limestone.College..At.that.time,.the.college.was.an.all-girls.school,.
entirely.dependent.on.the.male.faculty.to.play.all.the.masculine.roles..Eventually,.they.
turned.to.men.in.the.community.to.audition,.so.a.loosely.organized.college/community.
theatre.functioned.for.a.number.of.years..In.1969,.a.group.of.actors.organized.GLT.and.
procured.a.building.in.1975.which.is.still.in.use.
. Governed.by.a.Board.of.Directors,.the.theatre.presents.five.plays.a.year,.including.
comedy,.drama,.mystery.and.musicals..Three.of.the.shows.are.performed.by.adults,.one.is.
done.by.the.Childrens.Theatre,.and.youth.in.secondary.school.present.a.play.each.year..
Plans.are.for.their.performance.schedule.to.expand.as.the.group.moves.toward.a.new.
facility.in.the.Downtown.
. With.assistance.from.the.city,.a.building.program.has.been.in.progress.for.about.
three.years..The.vision.is.for.
a.building.with.two.separate.
theatres:.a.250-seat.theatre.
and.a.black.box.that.could.
be.adapted.to.accommodate.
performances.by.the.childrens.
groups.and.others..Call.the.
Visitors.Center.at.(864).487-6244.or.the.Box.Office.at.(86).489-4589.
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Prime Outlets.at.Gaffney,.
located.at.Exit.90.off.I-85,.is.a.village
style.shopping.center.featuring.over.
70.of.Americas.favorite.designer.
outlet.stores...Brand.names.include:.
Polo.Ralph.Lauren.Factory.Store,.
Factory.Store,.Tommy.Hilfiger,.Ann.
Taylor.Factory.Store,.Eddie.Bauer.Outlet,.Brooks.Brothers.
Factory.Store,.GAP.Outlet,.Banana.Republic.Factory.Store,.Gymboree.Outlet,.
Pottery.Barn.Furniture.Outlet,.BCBG.MaxAzria.and.Nike.Factory.Store...
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events,.announcements,.and.special.services...Gift.cards.can.be.purchased.in.any.
denomination.from.$20-$500.at.the.Guest.Services.Center..Prime.Outlets.at.
Gaffney.also.offers.an.enclosed.Food.Court,.an.exterior.childrens.playground,.an.
ATM.and.complimentary.wheelchairs.and.strollers.

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Buford Street Drug Store and Ace Hardware

Hardware Pharmacy Home Medical Postal Service
Ace Hardware 864.488.3036 Home Medical 864.488.2735
113 Buford Street Gaffney, South Carolina
. Years.ago,.the.jingle.said,.Ace.is.the.place...Today,.it.definitely.is.the.place.in.Downtown.
Gaffney...Its.the.place.to.mail.a.package,.pick.up.a.prescription,.rent.home.medical.or.heavy.
equipment,.make.plans.to.remodel.your.home.and.of.course,.
buy.a.little.hardware.
. Of. the. 5,600. Ace. Hardware. stores. nationwide,. only.
three. have. pharmacies,. and. Gaffney. boasts. one. of. the. few.
Downtown.post.offices.left.in.the.U.S...Brothers.Charlie.and.
Marion.Patton.continue.to.grow.the.multifaceted.
business. that. is. based. on. the. variety. story. of.
yesteryear...Most.recently,.the.store.began.offering.
heavy.equipment.rentals.for.ambitious.homeowners.
who.have.a.stump.to.grind.or.sheet.rock.to.put.up.
on.the.weekends.
. We. cater. to. contractors. as. well.. This. was.
Marions. idea. and. I. think. its. going. to. work. out.
great...We.are.on.24-hour.call.for.the.home.medical.
rental.equipment,.and.of.course,.the.post.office.brings.nostalgia.to.the.Downtown...We.love.
seeing.all.the.familiar.faces.come.in.even.if.its.just.for.a.book.of.stamps,.Patton.said.
. The.diversity.and.quality.of.Aces.products.is.undeniable,.but.Patton.points.to.his.stores.
39.staff.members.as.the.real.strong.point.
. From. keys. to. the. gift. department. to. paintWe. have. knowledgeable,. hardworking.
people.in.every.area...Thats.what.makes.any.business.work,.Patton.said...Service.is.the.key..
We.always.have.help.available.in.hardware,.and.if.you.have.to.wait.more.than.15.minutes.
for.a.prescription,.even.at.the.first.of.the.month,.I.would.be.surprised.
. Ace.recently.became.a.vendor.of.Benjamin.Moore.paint,.a.well-known.national.brand..
With.its.historic.colors.collection,.the.line.is.a.perfect.fit.for.Charlie.who.is.active.in.the.
Downtown.Business.Association...Both.Charlie.and.his.brother.are.building.the.Downtown.
in.more.ways.than.one..The.two.are.dedicated.to.the.revitalization.of.the.Downtown,.and.
more.importantly.to.a.way.of.life.for.area.residents.
. Ace.is.the.place.that.keeps.up.with.a.growing.city.while.preserving.the.concept.and.the.
pleasure.of.the.old-fashioned.variety.store.
B loom
Bookshelf Continues to
in Gaffney
. Anyone.who.has.been.to.a.special.event.in.the.Gaffney.
area.lately.has.noticed.the.colorful.work.of.Matthew.
McDonald,.owner.of.Bookshelf.Florist.and.Gifts.
. McDonald.is.one.of.only.three.owners.who.have.
operated.the.Downtown.staple.in.the.past.64.years..An.
experienced.florist.and.designer,.McDonald.bought.
the.Bookshelf.in.September.of.2005..Along.with.years.
of.tradition,.McDonald.inherited.the.name.that.area.
residents.have.come.to.trust..
.
It.started.years.ago.as.a.book.store.and.evolved.into.a.gift.shop.and.florist..We.dont.
sell.books.anymore,.but.people.still.ask.quite.often..We.do.still.have.the.original.shelves,.
and.we.felt.it.was.important.to.keep.the.well-known.name,.even.if.it.only.makes.since.to.
natives,.McDonald.said.
.
Bookshelf.Florist.is.the.oldest.floral.shop.in.the.city,.but.McDonald.likes.to.think.
they.still.offer.fresh.ideas..With.corporate.accounts,.weddings.and.parties.all.over.the.state,.
it.would.seem.he.is.achieving.his.goal.
.
Its.a.creative.process,.all.about.pleasing.the.eye,.but.its.also.a.business..When.it.
comes.down.to.it,.we.work.hard,.and.we.provide.quality.and.service.for.fair.prices,.he.said.
.
McDonald.emphasized.that.his.store.offers.the.same.flexibility,.flair.and.service.to.the.
smallest.orders..We.work.just.as.hard.to.get.the.right.gift.basket.to.a.new.mom.the.day.
they.go.to.the.hospital.as.we.do.to.organize.a.party.with.elaborate.arrangements..Flowers.
and.gifts.are.personal,.and.we.want.everyone.to.be.able.to.select.something.that.has.their.
special.style.and.sentiment.with.it,.he.said.
Matthew McDonald
Owner / Designer
111 W. Frederick Street
864.489.4738 800.489.7452
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Get.into.Gaffneys.mild,.four-season.climate;.beautiful.historic.districts.and.new.
residential.communities;.quality.healthcare.and.education;.local.cultural.events.and.
activities;.festivals,.and.of.course.get.into.the.spirit.of.Gaffney.High.School.Football!
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Gaffney.is.known.around.the.world.for.our.Peachoid,.and.around.the.south.for.High.
School.Football,.but.it.is.Gaffneys.residents,.our.community.spirit,.and.our.Southern.
Hospitality.that.make.you.aware.you.are.living.in.a.very.special.city.at.a.very.special.time.
in.its.history..
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Annual Festivals & Celebrations
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Places to seeThings to doAs you
Christmas
on l
Imestone
. Christmas.on.Limestone,.the.City.of.
Gaffneys.annual.holiday.celebration,.is.held.
each.year.in.Historic.Downtown.Gaffney,.
beginning.with.the.Town.Crier.ringing.his.bell.
and.calling.out.an.invitation.for.everyone.to.join.in.the.lighting.of.
Gaffneys.Christmas.Tree.and.the.singing.of.carols.
. The.City.of.Gaffney.sponsored.the.first.Christmas.on.Limestone.in.2001.following.
the.events.of.9/11.as.a.celebration.of.the.Christmas.season,.life.and.community.spirit..
Since.that.time,.the.Downtown.Business.Association.of.Gaffney,.Cherokee.County.
Chamber.of.Commerce,.Cherokee.County.Alliance.of.Visual.Artists,.Gaffney.Little.
Theatre,.Cherokee.Historical.and.Preservation.Society,.many.local.churches,.the.school.
district,.independent.Downtown.businesses,.and.Limestone.College.have.joined.with.the.
City.of.Gaffney.in.hosting.this.annual.event.that.now.attracts.not.only.members.of.the.
community,.but.also.visitors.from.surrounding.towns..
. In.2006,.attendance.was.estimated.at.over.2,500..The.event.now.includes.guides.
wearing.outfits.indicative.of.the.1800s,.the.era.in.which.the.City.of.Gaffney.was.formed;.
games.for.children.of.all.ages;.food.vendors;.arts.and.crafts.vendors;.gallery.exhibits;.
horses.and.carriages;.a.carrousel;.childrens.train;.free.wagon.rides.throughout.downtown;.
open.house.at.Gaffney.City.Hall,.Gaffney.Information.&.Visitors.Center,.and.at.the.
shops.lining.the.downtown.streets;.candlelight.tours.of.the.Michael.Gaffney.Cabin;.
holiday.movies.and.plays;.and.of.course,.the.sound.of.holiday.music.everywhere.you.go..
And,.when.the.Gaffney.High.School.Indians.make.it.to.the.football.playoffs.(which.is.
almost.every.year.now),.the.celebration.even.includes.a.pep.rally!
. Both.members.of.the.community.and.visitors.to.the.City.of.Gaffney.and.Cherokee.
County.are.invited.to.participate.in.this.special.annual.holiday.celebration.that.has.
come.to.mean.so.much.in.the.life.of.our.community..For.more.information.regarding.
this.annual.event,.please.go.to.our.website,.www.getintogaffney-sc.com,.or.contact.the.
Gaffney.Information.&.Visitors.Center.at.(864).487-6244.

Remembering
Michael Gaffney Celebration
.Each.year.the.City.of.Gaffney.celebrates.the.memory.of.its.
founding.father,.Michael.Gaffney,.during.the.week.of.his.
birthday,.September.29..This.annual.celebration.includes.
activities.such.as.the.laying.of.a.wreath.on.his.gravesite.in.the.
Michael.Gaffney.cemetery,.music,.and.tours.of.the.Michael.
Gaffney.Cabin,.a.replica.of.his.first.home.in.Gaffney.that.
actually.contains.a.number.of.the.200.year-old.logs.from.the.
original.house..
.
As.a.young.man,.Michael.Gaffney.came.to.this.area.from.Granard,.
Ireland.in.1804..Gaffney.first.arrived.in.America.aboard.the.Snow.Princess.and,.after.
spending.a.short.time.both.in.New.York.and.in.Charleston,.South.Carolina,.he.moved.to.
what.is.now.known.by.his.name,.The.City.of.Gaffney..There,.at.a.crossroads.for.trade,.he.
built.his.home,.store.and.tavern..
. For.more.information.about.this.annual.event,.and.about.Michael.Gaffney.and.the.
history.of.the.City.of.Gaffney,.please.go.to.our.website,.www.getintogaffney-sc.com,.or.
contact.the.Gaffney.Information.&.Visitors.Center.at.(864).487-6244.
The South Carolina Peach Festival

. The.South.Carolina.Peach.Festival.celebrated.its.
30th.anniversary.in.July.of.2006.by.coming.back.to.
its.roots.in.Historic.Downtown.Gaffney.for.a.full.day.
of.activities.for.all.ages,.and.where.it.was.welcomed.
by.thousands..
. Over.the.years,.the.South.Carolina.Peach.Festival.
has.showcased.over.200.top.names.in.the.recording.
industry.at.its.events,.and.has.been.named.one.of.the.
Top.20.events.by.the.Southeast.Tourism.Society..The.
South.Carolina.Peach.Festival.will.take.place.in.mid.
July..Contact.the.South.Carolina.Peach.Festival.at.
www.scpeachfestival.org..Tickets.will.go.on.sale.in.
early.summer.

Limestone
College
. In.1845,.Limestone.College.became.the.first.institution.of.higher.learning.for.women.
in.South.Carolina...Ever.since,.this.small,.now.co-ed,.liberal.arts.college.has.been.
providing.educational.opportunities.to.students.who.may.not.otherwise.have.them...With.
and.11-to-1.student.teacher.ratio,.every.student.receives.personal.attention.from.teachers.
who.care.about.them...Limestone.offers.Bachelor.of.Arts,.Bachelor.of.Science,.and.
Bachelor.of.Social.Work.degrees.in.17.different.majors.as.well.as.Associate.of.Arts.and.
Associate.of.Science.Degrees.
. For.the.past.161.years,.Limestone.College.has.made.a.tremendous.impact.on.Cherokee.
County.and.continues.to.do.so.through.unique.educational.opportunities.and.capital.
campaigns...There.are.over.100.scholarships.available.to.Cherokee.County.students.
and.students.from.Cherokee.County.also.received.over.$300,000.in.academic,.athletic,.
and.fine.arts.scholarships...Limestones.Extended.Campus,.which.has.sites.all.over.the.
state.including.evening.and.online.courses.offered.throughout.the.year...In.addition,.the.
College.is.an.integral.part.of.the.Cherokee.County.economy...There.are.700.day.students,.
150.evening.students.and.230.employees...Limestone.has.an.annual.budget.of.$25.million.
and.a.payroll.of.$9.million.
. Limestone.College.prides.a.full.calendar.of.events.in.the.arts.and.athletics...A.member.
if.NCAA.Division.II,.the.Saints.field.18.intercollegiate.teams...The.mens.lacrosse.team.
is.a.two-time.national.champion.and.the.womens.team.has.been.a.national.semi-finalist.
two.of.the.last.three.years...Mens.swimming.began.its.inaugural.season.in.the.fall.of.
2006...Most.of.the.teams.are.members.of.the.Carolinas-Virginia.Athletic.Conference,.an.
elite.league.in.Division.II.competition.
. The.theatre.and.music.departments.sponsor.entertaining.and.enlightening.
performances.with.world-class.musicians.and.well-known.productions...Most.of.the.
events.take.place.in.Fullerton.Auditorium,.one.of.the.finest.performance.facilities.in.
the.Southeast...Limestones.art.department.sponsors.student.shows.throughout.the.year.
at.the.Eastwood.Library.and.Granberry.Art.Center.as.well.as.workshops.with.award
winning.artists.
Organizations
Altrusa.of.Gaffney
Alzheimers.Association
American.Association.of.Retired.Persons.
(AARP)
American.Association.of.University.Women
Boy.Scouts,.Palmetto.Council
Buffalo.Masonic.Lodge.#202
Business.&.Professional.Womens.Club
Cancer.Society
Cherokee.Civic.Club
Cherokee.Co..Association.for.Retarded.
Citizens
Cherokee.Marketing.Associates
Cherokee.Sertoma.Club
Cherokee.Shrine.Club.
Christmas.is.for.Kids
Cherokee.Co..Amateur.Radio.Club
Cherokee.Co..Bar.Association
Cherokee.Co..Democratic.Party
Cherokee.Co..Education.Association
Cherokee.Co..Friends.of.the.Library
Cherokee.Co..Literacy.Association
Cherokee.Co..Republican.Party
Daughters.of.the.American.Revolution
Downtown.Business.Association.of.Gaffney.
Elks.Lodge.1305.
Fellowship.Of.Christian.Athletes
Fraternal.Order.of.the.Police
Gaffney.Band.Boosters
Gaffney.Garden.Club
Gaffney.Junior.Womans.Club.
Gaffney.Kiwanis.Club.
Gaffney.Lions.Club.
Gaffney.Masonic.Lodge.#186
Gaffney.Rotary.Club.
Hospice.Care.of.South.Carolina.
Ladies.Progressive.Club
NAACP
National.Federation.for.the.Blind
Piedmont.Area.Girl.Scout.Council
Queen.Esther.Chapter.Eastern.Star
Red.Hat.Society
Social.and.Health.Organizations.Council.
(SHOC)
Sons.of.the.Confederacy
Toastmaster.Club
Tuesday.Womans.Club
United.Daughters.of.the.Confederacy
Woodmen.of.the.World
Debutante Societies:
Camelia.Society
LEToile.
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